A Tough Loss for the Nationals Against the Brewers
Despite a valiant effort, our Washington Nationals fell short as the Milwaukee Brewers triumphed over us with a final score of 16-9. It was a tough night for our pitching staff, but there were still some memorable moments in the game that we can cheer about.
Our Offense Shows Fight
The game kicked off with a promising start as CJ Abrams doubled to center in the first inning, eventually scoring on a single by Luis García Jr., giving us an early lead. Not to be outdone, Paul DeJong showcased some power with a solo home run in the third inning. The late innings saw a burst of life as Daylen Lile tripled, allowing us to claw back some runs in the sixth inning. In a spirited ninth inning rally, Brady House and Robert Hassell III both delivered clutch hits, helping the Nationals put up five runs before the final out.
Struggles on the Mound
Unfortunately, our pitchers had a tough time containing the Brewers' lineup. The likes of William Contreras and Blake Perkins put the Brewers ahead with their impactful hits, including two homers from Perkins. Costly errors and untimely walks added to the pressure, with some big hits against us, including one from Andrew Vaughn in the eighth inning, piling onto the score.
A Game of Positives and Potential
Though it wasn't the result we hoped for, there’s always something to take away. Our lineup battled hard until the end, showing resilience and potential that gives us hope for future games. With standout at-bats from our young talents like Abrams and Hassell III, there are positives to build on as we prepare for the next game. Let's keep supporting our Nationals and look forward to bouncing back stronger!
Let's keep cheering on our team, Nationals fans!
Scoreboard for Brewers @ Nationals (August 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 |
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 0 |