The Nationals were heavily criticized for endangering the Phillies' star reliever.LAPRESSE
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Washington Nationals were heavily criticized for endangering the Philadelphia Phillies' star reliever.
This came after the pitcher took a hard hit to his right ankle in the middle of the game.
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Why were the Nationals heavily criticized for endangering Phillies star reliever?
After the Phillies' star reliever took the hard hit to his ankle after a grounder by Paul DeJong, the Nationals' handlers took seven minutes to pick up the Philadelphia pitcher.
Which Phillies star did the Nationals put at risk?
The Nationals put none other than Jhoan Duran, the Phillies closer, at risk, who was acquired in a trade by Philadelphia at the trade deadline on July 31, 2025, from the Minnesota Twins.