The Washington Nationals completed a four-game sweep of the mighty Philadelphia Phillies last night, clinching a winning record (10-8) over the league's leading team this season. To put that in perspective, some facts:
- Teams with winning records vs. the Phillies this year: Nationals (10-8), St. Louis Cardinals (6-3), Seattle Mariners (2-1).
- Teams who have swept the Phillies this season: Nationals (four-game series), Cardinals (two-game series).
- Teams who have won two straight road games against the Phillies this season: Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Cardinals
- Teams who have won three straight road games against the Phillies this season: Nationals.
- Teams who have won four straight road games against the Phillies this season: Still just the Nationals.
- Teams who have beaten Cliff Lee twice this season: Nationals, Atlanta Braves.
- Phillies' record vs. Nationals in last seven head-to-head games: 1-7
- Home runs hit by Danny Espinosa against the Phillies this season: Seven
- Home runs hit by Danny Espinosa against everyone else this season: 14
There's really only one conclusion: the Nationals just own the Phillies. Obviously.