Abrams hits tiebreaking triple in 11th and pitcher Mikolas drives in run as Nats beat Phils 10-4

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington's six-run 11th inning, pitcher Miles Mikolas drove in a run in his first at-bat since 2021, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid with a 10-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

Luis Arraez went deep in his second game for the Phillies, whose four-game winning streak ended. Brady House homered for Washington.

After Jacob Young walked to put runners on first and second with no outs, Abrams drove an 0-1 knuckle curve from Caleb Kilian (3-7) to deep center field. Derek Hill hit his head against the outfield railing while trying to make a leaping catch at the wall, and the ball caromed toward right field. Hill was down for several minutes before gingerly walking off the field with the help of Phillies trainers. Interim manager Don Mattingly said Hill had a shoulder contusion, but trainers were “checking everything.”

After Abrams' triple, Mikolas, Thursday's scheduled starter, entered as a pinch-hitter. He got a bunt down and Abrams beat the throw to the plate with a headfirst slide to make it 7-4. Excluding Shohei Ohtani, Mikolas became the third major league pitcher since the universal designated hitter was adopted in 2022 to drive in a run.

The Phillies acquired Kilian with Arraez from the San Francisco Giants on Monday for a pair of minor leaguers.

A night after he had two hits and drove in two runs in his Phillies debut, Arraez led off the second inning with a drive off the foul pole in right field. It was the fifth home run this season for the three-time batting champion and four-time All-Star.

Clayton Beeter (4-3) allowed Trea Turner’s tying sacrifice fly in the 10th. Washington took a 4-3 lead in the top of the frame without a hit against José Alvarado.

The game was delayed by 25 minutes at the start because of rain.

Phillies starter Andrew Painter did not return for the fifth inning due to left hamstring tightness. The rookie right-hander allowed three hits and one run with four strikeouts and a walk.

Phillies LHP Cristopher Sánchez (14-4, 2.61) opposes Mikolas (3-8, 5.67) in the finale of the four-game series on Thursday night.

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Fans walk down the stands during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, left, throws to first after forcing out Washington Nationals' Jacob Young at second on a double play hit into by CJ Abrams during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Washington Nationals' Brady House watches after hiting a home run against Philadelphia Phillies' Brooks Raley during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Washington Nationals' Nasim Nuñez, from left, Brady House, Andrés Chaparro and CJ Abrams celebrate after the Nationals won a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1 innings Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams follows through hitting a two-run triple against Philadelphia Phillies' Caleb Kilian during the 11th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Genao made a historic major league debut for the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. The only thing missing was a victory.

The highly-touted prospect went 4 for 5 with four singles and an RBI, becoming the first player in the franchise’s 125-year history to have at least four hits in his initial game, but the New York Mets rallied late for a 6-5 win in 10 innings.

Genao had given Cleveland a 5-4 lead in the seventh inning, driving in Angel Martinez with a single to left field off Dedniel Nunez. The Mets tied it with two outs in the ninth against All-Star closer Cade Smith, then won it on Bo Bichette's RBI in the 10th.

“It was more than I could ever imagine,” Genao said through translator and coach Agustin Rivero. “Obviously, the last piece was to get the win for the team, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to have this.

“I just tried to enjoy the game and enjoy every at-bat.”

The 22-year-old from the Dominican Republic is primarily a shortstop, but played third base and batted ninth in the middle game of the series. José Ramírez was not in the lineup for the second straight game with left wrist inflammation, but pinch ran in the 10th.

Genao is the 22nd big-league player since 1900 and the second this year with at least four hits in his debut. Kevin McGonigle also had four hits in Detroit's season opener on March 26 at San Diego.

Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators remains the only player in MLB history with five hits in his first game. Coincidently, Travis did it on May 16, 1933, against Cleveland.

“This is an energetic kid who has unbelievable talent,” said Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, who will use Genao at third base, shortstop and second base. “There is an ability to hit from both sides and he has an infectious smile. We're going to enjoy having him around.”

Genao also committed a rare double-error in the fourth. He bobbled a grounder by Carson Benge and made a wild throw that skipped in the dirt in front of first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. The ball bounced into the dugout camera well and led to New York scoring an unearned run.

“You don't want those things to happen, but as a professional, you turn the page,” Genao said. “You know you have to be ready because the team is depending on you.”

Genao had a .309 batting average with 10 home runs and 42 RBIs in 72 games with Triple-A Columbus. He began the season at Double-A Akron. He had gone 37 for 97 with four homers and 18 RBIs since July 1.

The Guardians designated infielder Gabriel Arias for assignment in a corresponding move, one day after he made a throwing error that prolonged the second inning for Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer.

Genao was the 10th player to make his major league debut this year with the Guardians, who dropped below .500 for the first time since May 5. They are tied with Texas for the American League’s final wild-card spot and three games behind the first-place White Sox in the Central.

“It's very special to know that the team is thinking about you when they're trying to win, especially in this particular moment of the season,” Genao said. “I try to give 100% and be positive 100% of all the time, try to help the team in any way they need me.”

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Cleveland Guardians' Angel Genao watches his single off New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott, his first Major League hit, during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Cleveland Guardians' Angel Genao heads to first base after a one-run single off New York Mets relief pitcher Dedniel Nunez for his first Major League RBI during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Cleveland Guardians' Angel Genao watches his single off New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott, his first Major League hit, as Francisco Alvarez looks on during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Making his Major League debut, Cleveland Guardians' Angel Genao takes a practice swing as he warms up before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Making his Major League debut, Cleveland Guardians' Angel Genao walks from the batting cage as he warms up before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

FILE - Cleveland Guardians' Angel Genao poses for a photo on Feb. 18, 2026, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)