By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- Left-hander Scott Olsen pitched his best game of the season, helping the Nationals defeat the Phillies, 4-1, at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night to salvage the three-game series finale.
Olsen pitched 5 2/3 innings and gave up one run on six hits. His only blemish was a solo home run by Shane Victorino in the first inning. After that, Olsen showed that his velocity was back, striking out six of the next seven batters he faced.
"He pitched a very good ballgame," manager Manny Acta said. "He was pounding the zone earlier in the game. The second time around, he pitched behind a little bit, but he made pitches when he had to.
"He didn't back down. That was a good example there that he was determined to pound the strike zone and not giving in to hitters and give up home runs with guys on base."
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