The Nats were shut out for the first time in the season losing 3-0 to the Phillies. The Nats batting averages are plummeting and Gio could have pitched a gem and you won’t win a game scoring zero runs.
Dusty continues with this same sleepy batting order and the Nats had opportunities and could not capitalize.
There are 4 position starters in this line-up batting well under the Mendoza line. Taylor drops to .192, Werth to .180, Espinosa .182, and Lobaton .158. Espinosa did get 1 of the 2 hits tonight and that bunt single was the 500th hit of his career.
