Josh Bell and Kyle Schwarber hit two-run homers in the first inning, Patrick Corbin continued his resurgence with seven solid innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Thursday to end a four-game slide.

Washington had dropped seven of eight to sink to a season-low six games under .500 before salvaging the finale of the three-game series. Philadelphia missed a chance to move four games over .500 for the first time since it was 5-1.

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Josh Bell and Kyle Schwarber hit two-run homers in the first inning, Patrick Corbin continued his resurgence with seven solid innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Thursday to end a four-game slide.
Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen steals home as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't make the tag in time during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

The Phillies put multiple players on base just once after the first inning, when they opened the eighth with a double and a walk. Jean Segura flew out against Tanner Rainey before Daniel Hudson entered. The reliever struck out Bryce Harper to the delight of Washington fans who booed the former National and 2015 NL MVP throughout the series. Rhys Hoskins then grounded out to end the threat.
Washington Nationals' Josh Bell celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington didn’t get another runner past first until the sixth, when Castro delivered an RBI double. Eflin allowed five runs on seven hits in six innings while striking out nine. He has pitched at least six innings in each of his eight starts this season.
Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber watches his two-run homer during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper tosses his helmet after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Josh Bell and Kyle Schwarber hit two-run homers in the first inning, Patrick Corbin continued his resurgence with seven solid innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 Thursday to end a four-game slide.

Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen steals home as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't make the tag in time during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

The Phillies put multiple players on base just once after the first inning, when they opened the eighth with a double and a walk. Jean Segura flew out against Tanner Rainey before Daniel Hudson entered. The reliever struck out Bryce Harper to the delight of Washington fans who booed the former National and 2015 NL MVP throughout the series. Rhys Hoskins then grounded out to end the threat.

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington didn’t get another runner past first until the sixth, when Castro delivered an RBI double. Eflin allowed five runs on seven hits in six innings while striking out nine. He has pitched at least six innings in each of his eight starts this season.

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber watches his two-run homer during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper tosses his helmet after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

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Corbin (2-3) allowed one run in seven innings, giving up five hits while striking out a season-high nine. Since allowing 15 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings over his first two starts, Corbin is 2-1 with 3.00 ERA over five outings and has reduced his season ERA from 21.32 to 6.19.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

The Phillies put multiple players on base just once after the first inning, when they opened the eighth with a double and a walk. Jean Segura flew out against Tanner Rainey before Daniel Hudson entered. The reliever struck out Bryce Harper to the delight of Washington fans who booed the former National and 2015 NL MVP throughout the series. Rhys Hoskins then grounded out to end the threat.

Harper, who signed a $330 million, 13-year contract with Philadelphia in 2019 after playing his first seven seasons with the Nationals, went 1 for 4 with three strikeouts.

The Nationals scored a combined four runs in the first two games of the series, then matched the total in the first inning against Zach Eflin (2-2). Schwarber ripped a two-run blast into the left seats, and after Starlin Castro walked, struggling first baseman Josh Bell drilled Eflin's pitch three rows deep into the second deck in right field.

Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen steals home as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't make the tag in time during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen steals home as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes can't make the tag in time during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington didn’t get another runner past first until the sixth, when Castro delivered an RBI double. Eflin allowed five runs on seven hits in six innings while striking out nine. He has pitched at least six innings in each of his eight starts this season.

Castro extended his hitting streak to 11 games.

Philadelphia scored its only run on Andrew McCutchen’s steal of home in the first. Corbin attempted to pick off Harper, but McCutchen broke for the plate and beat Bell’s high throw.

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell celebrates his two-run homer with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

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Phillies: Philadelphia placed C J.T. Realmuto on the COVID-related injured list and recalled C Rafael Marchán from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. … SS Didi Gregorius, who left Wednesday’s game with right elbow stiffness, was out of the lineup.

Nationals: Manager Dave Martinez said RHP Stephen Strasburg (shoulder inflammation) will not be activated from the injured list until he throws another simulated game or makes a minor league rehab appearance. Strasburg was scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday.

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber watches his two-run homer during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Washington Nationals' Kyle Schwarber watches his two-run homer during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

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Phillies: RHP Vince Velasquez (1-0, 4.18 ERA), who is 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA in his last two starts, gets the ball as Philadelphia begins a three-game series against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla.

Nationals: Washington begins a three-game series at Arizona. RHP Max Scherzer (2-2, 2.33) is 7-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 10 career starts against the Diamondbacks.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper tosses his helmet after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper tosses his helmet after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)

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