The Washington Nationals entered the three-game weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies feeling pretty good about themselves. Not only did they split a

Ranger Suarez struck out a career-high 11 batters over seven shutout innings, and Rafael Marchan drove in all three runs as the Philadelphia Phillies held off a late rally to defeat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on August 24,

Washington manages three hits in a 3-2 loss against Philadelphia and Ranger Suárez, the kind of meticulous left-hander who always befuddles it.