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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — the first game of a doubleheader and ended eight hours of baseball with a milestone homer in the second game.Both plays from the talented teen keyed a sensational sweep for the Nationals.Soto hit a solo home run in the 10th inning http://www.stlouiscardinalsteamshop.com/authentic-marcell-ozuna-jersey , his second of the game, to lead the Washington Nationals to a 7-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday night.“I’ve never seen a 19 year old swing and be that patient at the plate,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. “He’s 19 but he plays like he’s been in the league a long time.”The Nationals rallied for three runs in the ninth inning off Seranthony Dominguez to tie the game at 6-all. Soto, who hit a two-run shot in the fourth, connected off Yacksel Rios (3-2) with one out in the 10th for the winner.Greg Holland retired the first batters in the 10th before he walked the next two. Holland got Cesar Hernandez to fly out to end the game for his third save. Wander Suero (3-0) got the win.In the first game, Spencer Kieboom hit his first major league home run after losing a tooth earlier in the day, Erick Fedde pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Nationals beat Phillies 3-1.The doubleheader was needed once Monday’s night’s game was postponed because of poor field conditions from weekend rain. The grounds crew used blow torches to dry a field that had not been covered with a tarp and players described as “spongy” and “soft.”It’s the Phillies who are stuck in the mud.The Phillies, who were 15 games over .500 in early August and in the thick of NL playoff race, have lost four straight games and are 6-16 since Aug. 18. Philadelphia fell 6 ½ games behind Atlanta in the NL East and 6 ½ games behind St. Louis in the race for the second wild card spot.The Nationals (73-72) also swept a doubleheader on Saturday and just may pass the slumping Phillies (74-70) in the final standings.“I’m not going to sugarcoat it. We’re not playing good baseball right now,” Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said.The second game ended 8 1/2 hours after the first pitch in the opener — and with only a smattering of fans at the park each time.“I feel beat up right now and I just stood there,” Martinez said.The Phillies seemed poised to win the nightcap and get some sort of spark going to stay in the NL playoff picture. They scored five runs in the fourth inning off starter Tanner Roark, and Jose Bautista hit a solo shot in the eighth to make it 6-3.But Dominguez failed them and Kapler let his closer labor through 43 pitches before pulling him. With 20 active pitchers, Kapler nearly gave them all a turn during the day — except when Dominguez needed help.The Phillies loaded the bases in the ninth, but the rally was snuffed when Bautista flied out.Soto had three hits and four RBIs in the nightcap and passed Ken Griffey Jr. for fourth on the career list for homers by a teenager with 18. He also has the most multi-homer games by a teenager in baseball history with three.“Can’t wait to talk to 2-2 over there,” Roark said in the Nationals clubhouse.The Nats had reason to smile — even if Kieboom Orlando Cepeda Jersey , a rookie catcher, was missing a tooth. Kieboom is waiting on veneers and lost half a temporary tooth earlier at breakfast when he bit into a baguette. The other half was stuck in his gums.He looked as if he spit out a tooth while he walked to the plate in the fifth in the opener. It was just a big spitball. He pointed to the gap as he jogged back to the dugout after the solo homer.“I just popped it off,” he said, laughing. “I’ve got to roll with this for a little while but that’s fine. The Caps, those boys play with no teeth. I can play with no teeth.”Phillies starter Nick Pivetta (7-12) was one of seven pitchers to work the opener.Fedde (2-3), making his second start since he missed two months with a sore right shoulder, tossed one-hit ball through five.The late afternoon start resulted in a sparse crowd for the first pitch. The 40-plus-person Phillies contingent in front of the dugout for the national anthem was larger than the bunch of fans in the upper deck.“One thing that we continue to focus on is who can perform best under sub-optimal conditions,” Kapler said. “So optimal conditions are a packed house and really fired up and energetic and suboptimal conditions are when you have more challenging situations. And I think today was a more challenging situation and we always challenge our guys to do the best under those circumstances that they possibly can.”FLIP OUTPhillies 3B Maikel Franco flipped over a railing and into the dugout chasing down a foul ball in the eighth inning of the nightcap. Franco left the game with a right shoulder contusion and neck soreness.DOUBLE DIPThe Phillies have played four doubleheaders this season, their most since 2011. They’ve played three at Citizens Bank Park since the All-Star break.MOVING ON UPThe Phillies recalled RHP Drew Anderson, RHP Enyel De Los Santos and LHP Ranger Suarez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.UP NEXTIt’s a doozy: Washington sends RHP Stephen Strasburg (7-7, 4.04 ERA) to the mound against RHP Aaron Nola (16-4, 2.29).__ That Haboob Globe is top of Mrs. SnakePit’s list..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Diamondbacks Farm TeamsGameday ThreadsDiamondbacks NewsDiamondbacks Game ReportsFang FoodArizona Diamondbacks announce 2019 promotional scheduleNew,11commentsThat Haboob Globe is top of Mrs. SnakePit’s list...ESTShareTweetShareShareArizona Diamondbacks announce 2019 promotional scheduleThe Arizona Diamondbacks announced the 2019 promotional schedule, highlighted by Archie Bradley Bobble Gnome, Randy Johnson’s Perfect Game Starting Lineup Figurine Keith Hernandez Jersey , David Peralta #FreightTrain Bobblehead, Fireworks Spectacular, Nick “Ahmed on the Moon” Bobblehead and Haboob Globe. The D-backs will also offer Special Event Nights throughout the season. Fans will be required to purchase a Special Event ticket package to receive the unique giveaway item at dbacks.com/events. Special Event Nights include:Game of Thrones Night – May 17Pride Night – June 21ASU Night – Aug. 30University of Arizona Night – Sept. 4Throughout the season, the D-backs will host themed nights for all fans to enjoy, including Star Wars Night (May 11), Native American Recognition Day (June 1), Fireworks Spectacular (July 5), Space Day (July 20), Faith & Family Night Concert (Sept. 13) and Hispanic Heritage Day, presented by Estrella Jalisco (Sept. 14). In addition, fans can enjoy postgame fireworks, presented by Gila River Hotels & Casinos, on May 11, June 21, July 5 and Sept. 13. The list of non-premium giveaways i.e. no special ticket needed are as follows:Friday Apr 5 - 4:10 PM vs. Boston - Opening Day Schedule Magnet // courtesy of Pepsi (40 http://www.stlouiscardinalsteamshop.com/authentic-marcell-ozuna-jersey ,000 Fans)Saturday Apr 13 - 5:10 PM vs. San Diego - Archie Bradley Bobble Gnome // courtesy of Gila River Hotels and Casinos (20,000 Fans)Sunday Apr 14 - 1:10 PM vs. San Diego - Bat & Ball Set // courtesy of MLB Play Ball & Chevrolet (5,000 Kids)Sunday May 12 - 1:10 PM vs. Atlanta - Mother’s Day Charm Necklace // courtesy of Tyson Foods (10,000 Moms)Saturday May 18 - 7:10 PM vs. San Francisco - Randy Johnson’s Perfect Game Starting Lineup Figurine (20,000 Fans)Saturday Jun 1 - 7:10 PM vs. New York Mets - Tribal Cap // courtesy of Gila River Hotels & Casinos (20,000 Fans)Saturday Jun 22 - 7:10 PM vs. San Francisco - David Peralta #FreightTrain Bobblehead (20,000 Fans)Saturday Jul 6 - 7:10 PM vs. Colorado - Reusable Bag // courtesy of MLB Network (20,000 Fans)Saturday Jul 20 - 5:10 PM vs. Milwaukee - Nick “Ahmed on the Moon” Bobblehead (20,000 Fans)Saturday Aug 3 - 5:10 PM vs. Washington - Haboob Globe // courtesy of Chase (20,000 Fans)Saturday Aug 17 - 5:10 PM vs. San Francisco - Tumbler Cup // courtesy of Dutch Bros (15,000 Fans) Saturday Sep 14 - 5:10 PM vs. Cincinnati - Los D-backs Replica Jersey // courtesy of Pepsi (20,000 Fans)