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  • Phillies' Justin Crawford: Knocks in game-winning run

    Crawford went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a strikeout in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.

    Crawford has hit safely in four of his first five games of the season, including each of the last three, but he delivered his first extra-base hit Wednesday. Aside from extending his on-base streak to five games and collecting a season-high three hits, Crawford also knocked in the game-winning run with a single to right field, allowing Brandon Marsh to cross home plate and complete the Phillies' comeback. This was Crawford's first RBI of the season.

  • Jhoan Duran RP | PHI

    Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Earns win Wednesday

    Duran (1-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Nationals after retiring all three batters he faced, striking out one.

    Duran was called upon for the 10th inning after the Phillies mounted a late comeback to force extras, and he needed only six pitches (four strikes) to retire the side. This was Duran's first win of the season, and he's also gone 2-for-2 in save chances early on. He hasn't allowed a run in three of his first four outings in 2026.

  • Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Fans seven in no-decision

    Sanchez didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while fanning seven across 5.1 innings.

    Sanchez finished just two outs shy of recording what would've been a second consecutive quality start, but this outing represented some regression after his dominant showing on Opening Day. Still, Sanchez should remain a dependable arm at the top of the Phillies' rotation even if he has some command issues on occasion. Through his first 11.1 innings, Sanchez has 17 strikeouts while allowing just one run, so there are plenty of positives despite the four walks Wednesday. Sanchez tentatively lines up to take the mound next week against the Giants on the road.

  • Cade Cavalli SP | WAS

    Nationals' Cade Cavalli: Doesn't factor in decision

    Cavalli did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings.

    Cavalli recorded his first quality start of the season after a rocky Opening Day effort against the Cubs where he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks across 3.2 frames. Cavalli made 10 starts last season, posting a 4.25 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB across 48.2 innings by allowing three earned runs on eight and five walks. His 8:5 K:BB, as well as the fact that he's hit two batters and tossed a wild pitch through 9.2 innings, suggest command and control could be an issue for Cavalli.

  • C.J. Abrams SS | WAS

    Nationals' CJ Abrams: Launches first homer of season

    Abrams went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

    Abrams went yard for the first time this season in the top of the seventh inning, and his blast gave the Nats a transitory 5-1 lead they'd later blow. Abrams has hit safely in his last three games, going 4-for-14 with a homer, four RBI, four runs scored and a walk in that stretch.

  • Cole Henry RP | WAS

    Nationals' Cole Henry: Melts down in loss

    Henry (0-1) was tagged with the loss and a blown save Wednesday against the Phillies after allowing one unearned run on three hits and a walk across one-third of an inning.

    Henry opened the season with back-to-back scoreless outings, but he had a rough showing in this one and gave up the game-winning hit to Justin Crawford in the 10th inning. The right-hander also allowed two inherited runners to score in the ninth to force extras. Through three outings and 2.1 innings so far, Henry owns a 2:2 K:BB with no earned runs allowed, but the fact that he's allowed four hits already is far from promising.

  • Marlins' Sandy Alcantara: Goes distance in dominant display

    Alcantara (2-0) pitched a complete game shutout Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing three hits and striking out seven without walking a batter.

    The right-hander produced his second career Maddux, needing just 93 pitches (69 strikes) to blank Chicago. Alcantara has enjoyed a favorable start to the season with matchups against the Rockies and White Sox. However, the star right-hander has made the most of the opportunity by allowing one unearned run on seven hits and two walks while fanning 12 across 16 innings over those two outings. Alcantara will try to continue his excellent start to the season in his next turn through the rotation, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Reds at home next week.

  • Otto Lopez SS | MIA

    Marlins' Otto Lopez: Goes yard, scores three runs

    Lopez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, a walk and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

    Lopez went yard for the first time this season off reliever Jordan Leasure, and he'd previously smacked a triple off Chris Murphy. Lopez went 0-for-3 on Opening Day, but he's hit safely in his subsequent five games. During this hitting streak, the shortstop has gone 7-for-19 with a home run, a triple, a double, two RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base and a 2:1 K:BB.

  • Liam Hicks C | MIA

    Marlins' Liam Hicks: Goes yard Wednesday

    Hicks went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two additional RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

    Hicks is enjoying an excellent start to the season, hitting safely in four of his first five games while already leaving the yard on three occasions. With three homers, 12 RBI and eight runs scored in 19 plate appearances through five games, Hicks should cool down sooner rather than later. However, it wouldn't be a stretch to call him one of the hottest bats in the National League over the first week of the regular season.

  • Jimmy Herget RP | COL

    Rockies' Jimmy Herget: First save of season

    Herget earned the save Wednesday against the Rockies after pitching a scoreless 10th inning.

    Herget stepped up to the mound with the Rockies holding a 2-1 lead and got the job done, needing 16 pitches (12 strikes) to retire George Springer, Nathan Lukes and Vladimir Guerrero. It's the first save since 2022 for Herget, who isn't expected to see regular save chances this year. The right-hander has yet to allow a run in three outings this season, giving up two hits with no walks and fanning three across three innings.

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