Washington Nationals beat San Diego Padres 4-2 at Nationals Park.
Washington Nationals beat San Diego Padres 4-2 on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Nationals Park. Washington Nationals scored 1 run in the 4th, 2 runs in the 5th, and 1 run in the 7th; San Diego Padres answered with 2 runs in the 7th. Washington Nationals moved to a 31-29 season record, while San Diego Padres fell to 32-26.
Standouts: Washington Nationals – James Wood: 1-for-3, R, 2 RBI, HR; Luis Garcia Jr.: 1-for-3, R, RBI, HR. San Diego Padres – Ty France: 1-for-4, RBI.
Key scoring plays: 4th Inning: García Jr. homered to center (402 feet); 5th Inning: Wood homered to center (417 feet), Ruiz scored; 7th Inning: France doubled to left, Bogaerts scored, Merrill to third.
Announced attendance was 24,050, and game time was 2:37.
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