Soto’s Homer Helps Nats Slow Phillies, Avoid 5-Game Sweep

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 Sunday to avoid a five-game sweep.
Washington ended an eight-game skid and snapped Philadelphia’s seven-game road winning streak.
The Phillies haven’t swept a five-game series since pummeling the Marlins in 2001 at home.
Nats starter Jackson Tetreault (1-1) earned his first major league victory in his second appearance. The 26-year-old right-hander gave up three une