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Washington Nationals
28-27  ·  3rd NL East
10 2
Final
Cleveland Guardians
32-24  ·  1st AL Central
Mon, May 25, 2026
Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland
Weather: Clear, 64°
HP Ump: Alfonso Márquez (Home Plate)
W: Zack Littell
L: Tanner Bibee
Team 123456789 RHE
WSH 331012000 10150
CLE 010100000 271
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
James WoodDH 4-5 2 1 11 .800
Luis García Jr.1B 3-5 2 1 41 .600
Curtis Mead3B 2-5 2 2 31 .400
CJ AbramsSS 1-4 1 1 12 .250
José Tena2B 0-1 1 .000
Dylan CrewsRF 2-5 1 .400
Daylen LileLF 0-4 1 11 .000
Jacob YoungCF 2-4 2 1 11 .500
Drew MillasC 0-4 .000
Nasim NuñezSS 1-4 2 .250
PJ PoulinP 0-0
Zack LittellP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
PJ Poulin 2.02110 29-164.50
Zack Littell 7.05127 106-701.29
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Travis Bazzana2B 1-4 1 .250
José Ramírez3B 1-3 .333
David Fry3B 0-1 1 .000
Chase DeLauterRF 0-3 1 .000
Petey HalpinRF 1-1 1.000
Rhys HoskinsDH 1-4 1 1 13 .250
Kyle Manzardo1B 0-2 1 21 .000
Angel MartínezLF 1-4 1 .250
Steven KwanCF 0-3 1 .000
Patrick BaileyC 1-3 .333
Brayan RocchioSS 1-3 .333
Tanner BibeeP 0-0
Matt FestaP 0-0
Logan AllenP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Tanner Bibee 3.08703 61-4221.00
Matt Festa 2.02101 25-204.50
Logan Allen 4.05017 83-500.00
WSH
AWAY · HOME
CLE
15
Hits
7
6
Home Runs
1
.245
AVG
.228
.324
OBP
.320
.422
SLG
.373
.746
OPS
.693
10
Runs
2
2
2B
2
0
3B
0
0
SB
0
35
TB
12
15
LOB
8
42
PA
34
4.75
ERA
3.63
7
K
11
3
BB
1
7
H Allowed
15
1.38
WHIP
1.26
2
Runs
10
0
HBP
0
34
BF
42
135
Pitches
169
86
Strikes
112
Top Performers
Zack Littell
7.0 IP · 7 K · 1 ER · 106 P
Luis García Jr.
3-5 1 HR 4 RBI · 2 R
James Wood
4-5 1 HR 1 RBI · 2 R
Play by Play
  • Steven Kwan grounds out, shortstop Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.
    Steven Kwan vs Zack Littell
  • Angel Martínez pops out to shortstop Nasim Nuñez.
    Angel Martínez vs Zack Littell
  • Kyle Manzardo grounds out, shortstop Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.
    Kyle Manzardo vs Zack Littell
  • Bottom 9th
  • Daylen Lile flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Daylen Lile vs Logan Allen
  • Dylan Crews doubles (1) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Dylan Crews vs Logan Allen
  • José Tena called out on strikes.
    José Tena vs Logan Allen
  • Curtis Mead flies out to right fielder Petey Halpin.
    Curtis Mead vs Logan Allen
  • Top 9th
  • Rhys Hoskins called out on strikes.
    Rhys Hoskins vs Zack Littell
  • Petey Halpin singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.
    Petey Halpin vs Zack Littell
  • David Fry strikes out swinging.
    David Fry vs Zack Littell
  • Travis Bazzana flies out to right fielder Dylan Crews.
    Travis Bazzana vs Zack Littell
  • Bottom 8th
  • Luis García Jr. called out on strikes.
    Luis García Jr. vs Logan Allen
  • James Wood singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.
    James Wood vs Logan Allen
  • Nasim Nuñez singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez.
    Nasim Nuñez vs Logan Allen
  • Drew Millas grounds out sharply to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Drew Millas vs Logan Allen
  • Jacob Young strikes out swinging.
    Jacob Young vs Logan Allen
  • Top 8th
  • Brayan Rocchio flies out to right fielder Dylan Crews.
    Brayan Rocchio vs Zack Littell
  • Patrick Bailey singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Dylan Crews.
    Patrick Bailey vs Zack Littell
  • Steven Kwan flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.
    Steven Kwan vs Zack Littell
  • Angel Martínez flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.
    Angel Martínez vs Zack Littell
  • Bottom 7th
  • Daylen Lile flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Daylen Lile vs Logan Allen
  • Dylan Crews grounds out, third baseman David Fry to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Dylan Crews vs Logan Allen
  • CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
    CJ Abrams vs Logan Allen
  • Top 7th
  • Kyle Manzardo strikes out swinging.
    Kyle Manzardo vs Zack Littell
  • Rhys Hoskins strikes out swinging.
    Rhys Hoskins vs Zack Littell
  • Chase DeLauter grounds out, first baseman Luis García Jr. to pitcher Zack Littell.
    Chase DeLauter vs Zack Littell
  • Bottom 6th
  • Curtis Mead strikes out swinging.
    Curtis Mead vs Logan Allen
  • Luis García Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Steven Kwan. Daylen Lile scores. Jacob Young scores. Drew Millas to 3rd.
    Luis García Jr. vs Logan Allen
  • James Wood strikes out swinging.
    James Wood vs Logan Allen
  • Nasim Nuñez strikes out swinging.
    Nasim Nuñez vs Logan Allen
  • Drew Millas reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman José Ramírez. Daylen Lile to 3rd. Jacob Young to 2nd. Fielding error by third baseman José Ramírez.
    Drew Millas vs Logan Allen
  • Jacob Young singles on a ground ball to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Daylen Lile to 2nd.
    Jacob Young vs Logan Allen
  • Daylen Lile walks.
    Daylen Lile vs Logan Allen
  • Top 6th
  • José Ramírez grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr.
    José Ramírez vs Zack Littell
  • Travis Bazzana called out on strikes.
    Travis Bazzana vs Zack Littell
  • Brayan Rocchio flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.
    Brayan Rocchio vs Zack Littell
  • Bottom 5th
  • Dylan Crews strikes out swinging.
    Dylan Crews vs Matt Festa
  • CJ Abrams pops out to third baseman José Ramírez.
    CJ Abrams vs Matt Festa
  • Curtis Mead homers (7) on a fly ball to left field.
    Curtis Mead vs Matt Festa
  • Luis García Jr. grounds out to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Luis García Jr. vs Matt Festa
  • Top 5th
  • Patrick Bailey pops out to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.
    Patrick Bailey vs Zack Littell
  • Steven Kwan walks.
    Steven Kwan vs Zack Littell
  • Angel Martínez doubles (9) on a fly ball to left fielder Daylen Lile. Kyle Manzardo scores.
    Angel Martínez vs Zack Littell
  • Kyle Manzardo walks.
    Kyle Manzardo vs Zack Littell
  • Rhys Hoskins strikes out swinging.
    Rhys Hoskins vs Zack Littell
  • Chase DeLauter strikes out swinging.
    Chase DeLauter vs Zack Littell
  • Bottom 4th
  • James Wood singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez. James Wood out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Angel Martínez to second baseman Travis Bazzana.
    James Wood vs Matt Festa
  • Nasim Nuñez grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Nasim Nuñez vs Matt Festa
  • Drew Millas grounds out, first baseman Kyle Manzardo to pitcher Matt Festa.
    Drew Millas vs Matt Festa
  • Top 4th
  • José Ramírez grounds out, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to pitcher Zack Littell.
    José Ramírez vs Zack Littell
  • Travis Bazzana doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Dylan Crews.
    Travis Bazzana vs Zack Littell
  • Brayan Rocchio singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile. Brayan Rocchio out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Daylen Lile to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.
    Brayan Rocchio vs Zack Littell
  • Patrick Bailey flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.
    Patrick Bailey vs Zack Littell
  • Bottom 3rd
  • Jacob Young grounds into a double play, third baseman José Ramírez to second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Kyle Manzardo. Dylan Crews out at 2nd. Jacob Young out at 1st.
    Jacob Young vs Tanner Bibee
  • Daylen Lile strikes out on a foul tip.
    Daylen Lile vs Tanner Bibee
  • Dylan Crews singles on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Dylan Crews vs Tanner Bibee
  • CJ Abrams homers (12) on a fly ball to right field.
    CJ Abrams vs Tanner Bibee
  • Top 3rd
  • Steven Kwan grounds into a double play, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr. Kyle Manzardo out at 2nd. Steven Kwan out at 1st.
    Steven Kwan vs PJ Poulin
  • Angel Martínez flies out to right fielder Dylan Crews.
    Angel Martínez vs PJ Poulin
  • Kyle Manzardo walks.
    Kyle Manzardo vs PJ Poulin
  • Rhys Hoskins homers (5) on a fly ball to left field.
    Rhys Hoskins vs PJ Poulin
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Curtis Mead flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Curtis Mead vs Tanner Bibee
  • Luis García Jr. homers (4) on a line drive to right field. James Wood scores.
    Luis García Jr. vs Tanner Bibee
  • James Wood singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez.
    James Wood vs Tanner Bibee
  • Nasim Nuñez strikes out swinging.
    Nasim Nuñez vs Tanner Bibee
  • Drew Millas pops out to third baseman José Ramírez in foul territory.
    Drew Millas vs Tanner Bibee
  • Jacob Young homers (7) on a fly ball to left center field.
    Jacob Young vs Tanner Bibee
  • Top 2nd
  • Chase DeLauter grounds into a double play, first baseman Luis García Jr. to shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr. José Ramírez out at 2nd. Chase DeLauter out at 1st.
    Chase DeLauter vs PJ Poulin
  • José Ramírez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.
    José Ramírez vs PJ Poulin
  • Travis Bazzana grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr.
    Travis Bazzana vs PJ Poulin
  • Bottom 1st
  • Daylen Lile grounds out, first baseman Kyle Manzardo to pitcher Tanner Bibee.
    Daylen Lile vs Tanner Bibee
  • Dylan Crews pops out to first baseman Kyle Manzardo in foul territory.
    Dylan Crews vs Tanner Bibee
  • CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
    CJ Abrams vs Tanner Bibee
  • Curtis Mead homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Luis García Jr. scores.
    Curtis Mead vs Tanner Bibee
  • Luis García Jr. doubles (10) on a fly ball to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Luis García Jr. vs Tanner Bibee
  • James Wood homers (14) on a fly ball to right center field.
    James Wood vs Tanner Bibee
  • Top 1st
Game Recap
Game recap
Nationals power their way above .500 with 6 home runs
CLEVELAND — The last time the Washington Nationals were over .500 this late in the season, James Wood was days away from being selected in the second round of the Draft by the San Diego Padres, Curtis Mead was playing for the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs in the Tampa Bay Rays’
Highlights
James Wood, Curtis Mead power Nationals in 10-2 win
00:03:32
Condensed Game: WSH@CLE - 5/25/26
00:12:17
The Nationals hit six homers vs. Guardians
00:03:23
James Wood homers in four-hit game
00:01:37
Curtis Mead's two-homer day vs. Guardians
00:01:03