Heartbreak in Milwaukee
Fellow Nationals fans, today's game at American Family Field ended in a nail-biting finish that saw our beloved Washington Nationals fall to the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-6. It was an emotional rollercoaster that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very last pitch. Our bats showed up, but unfortunately, Milwaukee edged us out in the bottom of the ninth.Strong Start with a Silent First
We kicked off the game with CJ Abrams grounding out to second, followed by James Wood and Nathaniel Lowe striking out, with Josh Bell managing a single. But the Brewers' defense held strong, and the first inning ended scoreless for both teams. Our early efforts to find our rhythm against the Brewers' pitcher were evident, but their defense kept our hitters in check.Finding Our Groove
The second inning saw Daylen Lile bringing some magic with a homer to right-center, 369 feet, putting us on the board first! Our pitcher managed to keep the Brewers from scoring, ending the second inning with Nationals leading 1-0.Brady House took center stage in the fourth with a solo blast to left, adding another run, making it a 2-0 lead. Sadly, the bottom of the fourth was challenging. The Brewers rallied with William Contreras and Jackson Chourio scoring after a double from Andrew Vaughn. Suddenly, we trailed 2-3.
Our Resilience Shines
Though the next couple of innings were tough on our batters, with plenty of swings without connecting, our defense stood firm against their attacks. Cory Abbott, our bullpen hero, kept us competitive, holding the Brewers back from extending their lead.The eighth inning reignited our hope. Brady House delivered his second homer, a two-run blast, swinging us back into the lead, 4-3! It was electric, and it felt like we were on our way to a well-deserved win.
A Tense Finish
In the top of the ninth, CJ Abrams delivered with a sacrifice fly, extending our lead to 5-3. But the bottom of the ninth saw the Brewers rally valiantly. Andrew Vaughn's double evened the score, and Caleb Durbin's single brought the final run, leaving us heartbroken with a 5-6 scoreline.While today ended in a tough loss, let's cherish the outstanding effort by our squad. We'll regroup and come back stronger. Keep the faith, Nats fans! We'll take this energy into the next game. Until then, let's continue to support our boys and celebrate the fighting spirit they showed today.
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Brewers (July 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 |