Game Details
Washington Nationals (45-70) vs. San Francisco Giants (59-57 )
Pitching Matchup: RHP Brad Lord (2-6; 3.42 ERA) vs. LHP Carson Whisenhunt (1-0, 4.35)
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 4:05 p.m. EDT | Game: # | Road Game: #
Location: Oracle Park | San Francisco, CA
Game storylines and notes
The Washington Nationals will play game two of three this afternoon against the San Franscio Giants with the first pitch scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT. The Nationals are scheduled to send right-handed pitcher Brad Lord, who has a record of 2-6 and a 3.42 ERA. The San Franscio Giants are scheduled to send left-handed pitcher Carson Whisenhunt, who has a 1-0 record and an ERA of 4.35.
Game Recap
LAST GAME RECAP
The Nationals tried rearranging their lineup—swapping James Wood and CJ Abrams' spots, and moving Brady House up—but their offense remained stagnant in a 5-0 loss to the Giants. Despite these tweaks, their recent struggles continued, as they’ve scored only two runs over their last 27 innings and drawn just two walks during that span. Interim manager Miguel Cairo emphasized the need for hitters to control their at-bats and not let pitchers dictate the action. Players admitted to pressing, trying too hard to break out of the slump.
In the game, the Nationals missed key opportunities: Wood hit a double but was stranded, and the team loaded the bases with no outs but failed to score. Cairo stressed the importance of situational hitting. Luis García Jr. missed the game due to a back issue.
"The first-inning troubles feel pretty hilarious at this point... An infield hit, a bleeder to center field ... it just feels right. But you just keep making pitches, dial in and do what you can to keep your team in the game." - Nationals RHP Jake Irvin
— #TheNatsReport 🇺🇸 ⚾ (#@TheNatsReport)
2:48 PM • Aug 9, 2025
Pitcher Jake Irvin struggled in the first inning again, giving up two runs, but settled down before a defensive error and a home run ended his night. He acknowledged his ongoing first-inning problems but tries to stay positive and support his team. Overall, the Nationals are stuck in a tough stretch, trying to break out of a frustrating offensive and pitching rut.
Washington Nationals Schedule
Up Next…
On Deck…
The Nationals will conclude their three-game series against the San Franscio Giants with the first pitch scheduled at 4:05 p.m. EDT. The Nationals are scheduled to send LHP MacKenzie Gore, who has a record of 4-12 and an ERA of 4.29 ERA and will face RHP Justin Verlander, who has a 1-8 record and an 4.29 ERA.
In the hole…
After Sunday’s game, the Nationals will head to Kansas City to face the Royals for a three-game series starting on Monday evening. Scheduled first pitch is at 7:40 p.m. EDT.
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