Nationals Win, Mystics Reach Playoffs

The Nationals topped the Phillies behind home runs from Andres Chaparro and Daylen Lile, the Mystics completed a two-year turnaround into the playoffs, and the Commanders addressed a costly penalty on Stefon Diggs.

Washington Nationals · Result

Washington Nationals beat Philadelphia Phillies 6-3, as Andres Chaparro homered and drove in a run and Daylen Lile added a home run with three RBIs. Washington is now 71-81, fourth in the NL East, and CJ Abrams remains day-to-day.

Washington Commanders · Other

Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs acknowledged he knew right away that hugging the goalpost after a fourth-quarter touchdown Sunday would draw a penalty that hurt the team.

Washington Mystics · Other

The Washington Mystics have reached the WNBA playoffs behind a young core that developed quickly during a two-year rebuild.