Phillies Edge Nationals 7-3 in Extra Innings on Opening Day

Alec Bohm played a pivotal role in the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day victory over the Washington Nationals, hitting a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning to secure a 7-3 win. Despite facing trade rumors in the offseason, Bohm expressed his comfort and happiness returning to the team, with fellow players like Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper praising his performance. The game featured strong pitching from Wheeler, who recorded eight strikeouts, and a historic outing from Nationals' MacKenzie Gore, who struck out 13 batters, setting a franchise record for Opening Day. The Phillies' offense came alive in the later innings with key homers from Harper and Kyle Schwarber, overcoming an early deficit. The victory marks a strong start for the Phillies as they defend their NL East title. Upcoming matchups will see the teams continue their series in Washington.