Nationals Top Brewers 5-2 in Dominant Fashion! 
Hey Nats fans, what a game we had today! Our Washington Nationals took on the Milwaukee Brewers and showcased some stellar plays to grab a solid 5-2 victory over the Brew Crew. Here's a detailed look at how our boys got it done:A Promising Start 
The game kicked off with a bang in the top of the 1st inning as CJ Abrams singled to right and then stole second. 
Jesse Winker came through with a crucial RBI double to put us on the board first, bringing Abrams home. The inning ended with us edging ahead 1-0.Strong Defense and Pitching 
Starting pitcher Josiah Gray was on fire, helping us maintain our lead by shutting down Milwaukee's offense. He struck out Christian Yelich and William Contreras in the first inning and continued his dominance throughout the game.Expanding the Lead 
We widened the gap in the 4th inning when Luis Garcia Jr. and Trey Lipscomb delivered clutch hits. Keibert Ruiz singled to right, driving in Juan Yepez, and Lipscomb's double added another run, making it 3-0. Brewers Fight Back, but Nats Hold On 
Milwaukee fought back in the bottom of the 4th inning with RBI hits from Willy Adames and Sal Frelick, but they could only close the gap to 3-2. Our bullpen came in strong, stopping their momentum.Insurance Runs and Lockdown Relief 
In the top of the 5th inning, Jesse Winker launched a solo homer, extending our lead to 4-2. Lane Thomas chipped in with an RBI single in the 7th, pushing the score to 5-2. Tip of the hat to our relievers, R. Garcia, Law, Harvey, and finishing strong with Tanner Finnegan.Sealing the Deal 
The final inning was all about our rock-solid pitching. Jake Bauers, Joey Ortiz, and Jackson Chourio couldn't get past our closer Finnegan, who slammed the door shut with ease to secure our much-deserved victory.Final Thoughts 
This win highlights the talent and determination of our squad. The offense was clicking, the defense was sharp, and the bullpen did their job perfectly. Let's carry this momentum forward and look ahead to the next game with the same spirit and energy! Go Nats! 
Keep cheering loud and proud, Nats fans!
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Brewers (July 13th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 |