This latest embarrassing performance also pushed the Nationals' record to 30-43 on the year, completely erasing whatever small glimmers of hope remained from their encouraging start back in April.

The Boston Red Sox play the Washington Nationals after Trevor Story had four hits on Friday in an 11-2 win over the Nationals.

The Nationals’ recent on-field performance, both at the big league and minor league levels, only bolstered the cases for both Martinez and Rizzo.

Recent team stats for Nationals vs. Phillies The Phillies have been scuttling for a bit now. They are 5-5 in their last 10. The Phillies are 39-22 at Citizens Bank Park this season. Their overall run differential for the season is +89. The Nationals have been scuffling all season. They also are 5-5 in their last 10. They are now 27-34 on the road.

This latest embarrassing performance also pushed the Nationals' record to 30-43 on the year, completely erasing whatever small glimmers of hope remained from their encouraging start back in April.

This latest embarrassing performance also pushed the Nationals' record to 30-43 on the year, completely erasing whatever small glimmers of hope remained from their encouraging start back in April.