AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAfter cruising through six innings, the Nationals staff let Andrew Alvarez return for the seventh inning against the bottom half of the Phillies order with a three-run lead. Bryson Stott then worked a walk and it was time for the 2026 Washington Nationals bullpen. After a shutdown inning from Orion Kerkering that featured an excellent running catch by Hill to save a leadoff double, the Nationals bullpen roulette must go on! Unfortunately, it is the 2026 Washington Nationals bullpen and this is a Phillies game recap so you know what is about to happen. Kyle Backhus started the seventh inning with the Phillies down three runs and it began to feel like one of those nights.