Victory Sealed in a Nail-Biter! 
Wow, what a game! The Washington Nationals pulled off an electrifying win against the Cleveland Guardians, clinching the victory with a final score of 10-9. It was a roller-coaster ride, but our boys delivered when it mattered most!Early Back and Forth
The game got off to a rocky start for the Nationals when a wild pitch allowed Daniel Schneemann to score, giving the Guardians an early lead in the first inning. But we didn't let that faze us! C.J. Abrams's hustle and Nathaniel Lowe's single quickly leveled the playing field.James Wood had an outstanding moment in the 3rd inning with a 374-foot homer that brought C.J. Abrams home and gave us the lead!
Maintaining and Reclaiming the Lead
Our boys kept the Guardians at bay through the next couple of innings, with Alex Call bringing home Jacob Young in the 5th to extend our lead to 4-2. And how about Jacob Young? An absolute beast, stealing second and later scoring with a single from Call!
The Guardians, however, mounted a strong comeback in the 7th inning, with multiple runs and some nerve-wracking moments for us. They moved ahead at 8-6, filling the stadium with tension.
Clutch Performances Secure the Win
But the Nationals were not done yet. With Keibert Ruiz and Dylan Crews notching crucial hits and a well-timed double from Jose Tena, we came back roaring in the 7th inning to reclaim the lead at 10-8!
Tanner Rainey closed things off with poise and determination, despite some pressure from the Guardians' last pushes. A big shoutout to our pitchers who helped hold the line through a nail-biting finish!
What a Game!
What a collective effort from our Nationals! The excitement, the tension, and the resilience from our team throughout the game marked this victory as an unforgettable one. Up next, let’s keep the momentum rolling and continue to show that the Nationals mean business!
Scoreboard for Guardians @ Nationals (May 6th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 2 |