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Chaparro's 8 RBIs Power Nationals to 23-4 Rout
18 Jul
Summary
- Andrés Chaparro drove in eight runs with two home runs.
- The Nationals' 23 runs marked a season-high and franchise record.
- The Athletics suffered their tenth consecutive defeat.
The Washington Nationals secured a commanding 23-4 victory over the Athletics on Friday night, marking the Athletics' tenth consecutive loss. Andrés Chaparro was a standout performer, delivering two home runs and a total of eight RBIs.
This dominant offensive display resulted in a season-high 23 runs for the Nationals, a total that ties for the second-most in franchise history. Curtis Mead also had a notable game, contributing four hits and three RBIs to Washington's season-high 21 hits.
Starting pitcher Cade Cavalli earned the win, striking out nine batters over six innings and allowing only one significant hit. The Nationals' offense saw contributions throughout the lineup, with every batter recording at least one hit by the end of the game.
For the Athletics, this defeat extended their losing streak to ten games, with their last win occurring on July 1st. Several rookies made their debuts for the Athletics, including Tommy White and Yunior Tur, though the team struggled against the Nationals' powerful offense.
