Nationals first. James Wood walks. CJ Abrams singles to center field. Josh Bell walks. CJ Abrams to second. Riley Adams homers to center field. Josh Bell scores. CJ Abrams scores. Luis Garcia

James Kpou was clutching his “senior citizen” fare card for this city’s vast network of buses, subways and light rail trains when he heard the announcement this week over the intercom at the 69th Street Transit Center.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run in his return from the injured list, Nick Castellanos also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 11-9 on Sunday to earn a four-game series split.

Washington spent the offseason improving, too, making significant investments in the offensive and defensive lines, trading for five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, drafting offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. in the first round and signing several defensive linemen, including future Hall of Famer Von Miller.

I left my hometown, Philadelphia, 20 years ago to move to Washington, DC. I miss a lot of things about living in Philly, from the people to the food.

Mandela Fellow MacFarlen Mseteka attends Philadelphia's National Night Out to learn about police-community relations.