The Phillies overcame eight innings of not scoring a run and two innings of bullpen adventures to sweep the Nationals.
Baseball games last for nine innings and approximately three hours. After an endless succession of starts from Aaron Harang, Jerome Williams, David Buchanan, and Sean O'Sullivan, I had almost forgotten that baseball games were that long. Last season, writing these recaps was easy enough. The starting pitcher gives up 6 runs, the Phillies score none. Write the recap in the 4th inning, turn the game off. Hit post when the game ends.