Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homered, and the Nationals avoided a season-opening series sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Phillies.

Experienced leadership and offensive power. The Nationals acquired Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe this offseason to bring both qualities to the clubhouse and the field this season.

The Washington Nationals got their first curly W of the 2025 season with a 5-1 win over the Phillies. They did it on the back of their powerful veterans and excellent starting pitching from Mitchell Parker.

Bell blasted a three-run homer off Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola in the fourth inning, ending a 0-for-9 drought to begin the season and helping send Washington to a 5-1 victory.

Josh Bell's first hit of the 2025 season was a big one. The Washington Nationals' designated hitter did enough damage with one swing of the bat that it was all Washington needed to beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

The Washington Nationals were able to avoid an early season sweep against their hated divisional rival Philadelphia Phillies with a dominating 5-1 victory.

The Washington Nationals fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6, giving the Fightin Phils the series win. It was a game that followed a familiar pattern to Opening Day. The Nationals took an early lead on a Keibert Ruiz homer before the bullpen squandered it.

Washington's Chief Smith and Mayor Bowser attended the Nationals' opening game, ensuring safety and community engagement.

Washington's first City Connect uniform landed high on our rankings. How will the latest set fare with our uniform-obsessed panel?

Washington Nationals' home opener is set for March 27 with the first pitch at 4:05 p.m. Here's everything you need to know about opening day: