A Rocky Start at Nationals Park
Hey Nats fans!
Today was a tough outing against the Rockies, as we fell 10-6. The game had its ups and downs, but unfortunately, the Rockies' bats got the final word. Let's dive into the action. 
Early Efforts and Errors
We got off to a hopeful start when Luis Garcia Jr. managed to score in the bottom of the first, thanks to some drama in the Rockies outfield, followed by a wild pitch. But the Rockies quickly evened the score in the 2nd with a homer by Estrada. Even through the 5th inning, the game was tied at 3-1 with some highlights but missed opportunities for more. Meanwhile, CJ Abrams continued to show his speed with a second-inning stolen base.
Home Runs and Heartbreaks
The 7th inning broke our hearts
as the Rockies exploded offensively. Homers from Goodman, McMahon, Toglia, and Hilliard stretched their lead to 9-1. Although Nathaniel Lowe sparkled with a homer in the 8th and fireworks continued into the 9th inning, where Abrams and Garcia Jr. made decisive plays to help us claw back to 10-6, the deficit was just too vast. We had a great rallying spirit but couldn’t close the gap. Keep your head up, fans! We've seen our boys play amazing comeback baseball before. Tomorrow is a new day. 
Final Thoughts
Despite the loss, there were some standout performances. Shoutout to Jacob Young for his solid defense and hustle to notch a ninth-inning double that sparked our late rally. And of course, kudos to Brady House and his persistent efforts at third base. On days like today, it's all about regrouping and coming back strong. Let's keep rallying behind our Nationals and look forward to bringing the heat in our upcoming games. Go Nats!
Scoreboard for Rockies @ Nationals (June 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1 |