Big Wins and Big Hits! Nationals Dominate Cardinals 14-6 
Last night's game against the Cardinals was a sight to behold! Our Washington Nationals came out swinging, securing a commanding 14-6 victory. Let's dive into the highlights of this thrilling game!Explosive First Inning 
CJ Abrams started things off with a bang, homering to center (415 feet). Lane Thomas followed with an infield single and a stolen base, setting the stage for Keibert Ruiz's impressive three-run homer (403 feet) which brought Thomas and Jesse Winker home. By the end of the first inning, the scoreboard read Nationals 4, Cardinals 0.Continuing the Onslaught in the Second 
The second inning was just as exciting. Jacob Young singled and stole second, and Abrams drew a walk. Then James Wood launched a three-run homer (383 feet), adding to the tally. Errors on the Cardinals' part allowed Luis García Jr. and Ruiz to score, making it 9-0 by the end of the second inning.Cardinals' Fightback Falls Short 
Sure, the Cardinals tried to fight back with a few runs in the third inning, but our defense held strong. They managed to score four runs, but we still led 9-4 going into the bottom of the third.No Letting Up! Third Inning Fireworks 
Trey Lipscomb started the bottom of the third with a single. After some daring moves and a clutch hit by Wood that brought Lipscomb and Abrams home, we widened the gap to 11-4. Winker walked, but no more runs were added, closing the inning.Fourth Inning: Consistent and Relentless 
In the fourth, Luis García Jr.'s single led to two more runs courtesy of Thomas's two-RBI single. The score climbed to 13-5, and the Cardinals' hopes dimmed further.Solid Defense in Late Innings
Our pitchers—Gore, Barnes, and Weems—kept their cool throughout the game. They allowed only one additional run in the seventh inning, keeping the game firmly in our grasp at 13-6.Eight Inning, A Finishing Touch 
Ruiz doubled to right to start the bottom of the eighth. Luis García Jr. followed with another double, bringing Ruiz home and sealing the score at 14-6. Closing It Out in Style 
Tanner Rainey came in for the final inning and closed it out with flair, striking out two and forcing a groundout to secure the win. The Nationals sealed the deal with a dominating 14-6 victory over the Cardinals. Great job, Nats! Keep this momentum rolling!
Final Score: Nationals 14, Cardinals 6 
A big win that showcased the depth of our lineup—only the beginning of what promises to be an exciting season. Way to go, Nationals! 
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ Nationals (July 6th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |