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Phillies-Nationals Interrupted by 'Serious' Incident Before First Pitch

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris M. Licata | Last updated Apr 30, 2025 6:06 PM ET

The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies were set to kick off the second game of a three-game series at Citizen's Bank Park on Wednesday when a scary situation unfolded.

Just a few hours before first pitch, a Nationals staffer collapsed on the field during pre-game batting practice, NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark and others on the scene reported.

"There appears to be a serious medical situation on the field right now during Washington Nationals batting practice," Clark wrote on X along with a photo of the scene. "It appears someone collapsed and they are attending to him. "

The unidentified person was attended to by medical personnel and later carted off on a stretcher, according to Fox29 Philly's Devan Kaney.

Nationals players and staffers could be seen gathered around the pitchers mound, as well as kneeling in front of the team's third base dugout, while medics provided aid.

There appears to be a serious medical situation on the field right now during Washington Nationals batting practice. It appears someone collapsed and they are attending to him. pic.twitter.com/WTwCEwH2DF
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) April 30, 2025

Washington's Jake Irvin (2-0) is set to get the start on Wednesday opposite Philadelphia's Cristopher Sanchez (2-1). First pitch remains scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET pending any updates from the team or Major League Baseball.

The Phillies took the series' first game on Tuesday by a score of 7-6.

This story will be updated as more details emerge.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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