For two weeks, Jhoan Duran looked untouchable in a Phillies uniform . His triple-digit heat and wipeout splitter had silenced opponents, converting his first six save chances without so much as a runner in scoring position. But on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, the Washington Nationals showed even the most dominant closers are human.

Duran surrendered a ninth-inning rally that turned a one-run Philadelphia lead into a stunning 5-4 Nationals victory . After retiring Luis García Jr. on three pitches to open the frame, the Phillies’ new stopper made his first mistake. Rookie Dylan Crews turned on a 101.9 mph fastball and roped it down the right-field line for a double. One batter later, fellow rookie Daylen Lile lined a 97 mph splitter into left for the game-tying RBI.

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