Nats, Phillies Trade Blows in Spring Training

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The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies have been lighting up spring training

with some wild matchups.

In one game, the Nats exploded for 13 runs in a blowout.

13-2 win thanks to solid pitching from Foster Griffin over 5 innings.

But they've traded blows.

With the Phillies grabbing early leads like a Dallas Garcia's RBI single in the first

to go up 1-0.

Earlier this week, tension ramped up in a close one where the Phillies trailed 3-0, but

tied it in the 9th on Garcia's RBI double and Brandon Marsh's 2 run single.

Meanwhile, the Nats stayed undefeated through 4 games with late rallies, but they've now dropped

a couple, including a 7-3 loss that puts them at 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.

Fans are buzzing about these swings.

That supporters love CJ Abrams' hot bat and his RBI single, while Phillies' backer

seek Garcia's swing tweaks.

Finally, clicking after joining the team.

It's got everyone debating early roster spots and who's turning heads before the real

season.

On the flip side, reports highlight Phillies' one big worry they should have fixed in the

off season and Abrams is getting buzz as the top spring training, riser for Washington.

Nats also snagged a series win over the Cubs recently, showing some inconsistency

but grit.

Spring ballers just heating up, so keep eyes on these squads as they shake out lineups

and build momentum for opening day.