Jhoan Duran stood behind the mound for a beat. He exhaled. He had just allowed his first two runs in a Phillies uniform, and had blown his first save after entering Friday a perfect 6-for-6 since the trade last month.

The Nationals scored twice in the ninth off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (6-5), who had not allowed a runner to reach second base in seven previous appearances since being acquired from Minnesota on July 30.