Josh Bell hit a three-run homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a two-run shot, and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.

The Phillies and the Nationals finish off Opening Weekend with an afternoon tilt. The Nats are looking to avoid a season opening sweep. For the blow by blow action, follow in the comments down below.

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Stott went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, double, two additional runs and two walks in the Phillies' 11-6 win over Washington on Saturday. The second baseman was a menace against the Nationals and provided plenty of thump at the bottom of the Philadelphia lineup.

The Nationals wore their new “Blueprint” City Connect uniforms for the first time. The Phillies had their new pitcher, Jesús Luzardo, making his first start with the club. Even if you love the new uniforms,

There was power, patience and numerous promising signs throughout the Phillies' lineup in a 11-run outburst at Nationals Park.

No Trea Turner, no J.T. Realmuto and no offense for the Phillies on Sunday at Nationals Park as they dropped their series finale, 5-1, after taking the first two games.

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Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner did not silence his offseason critics on Thursday. Phillies: Trea Turner plays poorly vs. […]