⚾ The Corner Rundown: Guardians Drop Game 1 in D.C. Slugfest
Final Score: Washington Nationals 10, Cleveland Guardians 9
Date: May 6, 2025
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
🔥 Key Performers
- Nolan Jones: 2-for-4, HR (2), RBI, SB (3)
- Carlos Santana: 3-for-5, 2 R
- Bo Naylor: 2-for-5, R
- Gabriel Arias: 2-for-4
- James Wood (WSH): 1-for-4, HR (10), 2 RBI
- José Tena (WSH): Go-ahead 2-run double in 7th
📖 Game Summary
The Guardians and Nationals engaged in a back-and-forth battle in the first game of their doubleheader. Cleveland jumped ahead early, but Washington responded with a two-run homer by James Wood in the third. The Guardians mounted a six-run rally in the seventh to take an 8-6 lead, but the Nationals answered with four runs in the bottom half, highlighted by José Tena’s two-run double. Cleveland’s ninth-inning push fell short, sealing a 10-9 loss.
📊 Notable Stats
- Guardians Hits: 14
- Nationals Hits: 10
- Home Runs: CLE – 1 (Jones); WSH – 1 (Wood)
- LOB: CLE – 8; WSH – 6
- Winning Pitcher: Jorge López (5-0)
- Save: Kyle Finnegan (12)
- Losing Pitcher: Cade Smith (1-1)
🎥 Watch the Highlights
Relive the action from Game 1:
🗓️ Next Game Details
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 1:05 PM ET
Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Washington Nationals
Starting Pitchers: TBD