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Washington Nationals at Minnesota Twins

MLBJuly 25, 2025Target Field

NationalsWashingtonWSH41-62

Nationals 0, Twins 1

Final
TwinsMinneapolisMINWon50-53
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
WSH000000000030
MIN00001000–130

W Zebby MatthewsL MacKenzie GoreSV Jhoan Duran

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  CJ Abrams strikes out on a foul tip.
  2.  James Wood called out on strikes.
  3.  Luis García Jr. grounds out, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Ty France.

Bot 1st

  1.  Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
  2.  Ryan Jeffers singles on a line drive to left fielder James Wood.
  3.  Willi Castro called out on strikes.
  4.  Carlos Correa walks. Ryan Jeffers to 2nd.
  5.  Royce Lewis flies out to right fielder Daylen Lile.

Top 2nd

  1.  Josh Bell grounds out, first baseman Ty France to pitcher Zebby Matthews.
  2.  Nathaniel Lowe strikes out swinging.
  3.  Brady House grounds out, pitcher Zebby Matthews to first baseman Ty France.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Harrison Bader walks.MIN 60%
  2.  Ty France walks. Harrison Bader to 2nd.MIN 67%
  3.  Matt Wallner flies out to left fielder James Wood.MIN 61%
  4.  Brooks Lee grounds into a double play, shortstop CJ Abrams to second baseman Luis García Jr. to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Ty France out at 2nd. Brooks Lee out at 1st.MIN 51%

Top 3rd

  1.  Daylen Lile grounds out sharply, second baseman Brooks Lee to first baseman Ty France.
  2.  Riley Adams grounds out, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Ty France.
  3.  Jacob Young lines out to second baseman Brooks Lee.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Byron Buxton flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.
  2.  Ryan Jeffers grounds out softly, third baseman Brady House to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  3.  Willi Castro strikes out swinging.

Top 4th

  1.  CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
  2.  James Wood grounds out, shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Ty France.
  3.  Luis García Jr. doubles (21) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Byron Buxton.
  4.  Josh Bell flies out to left fielder Harrison Bader in foul territory.

Bot 4th

  1.  Carlos Correa grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  2.  Royce Lewis flies out sharply to left fielder James Wood.
  3.  Harrison Bader walks.
  4.  Harrison Bader caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Riley Adams to second baseman Luis García Jr.

Top 5th

  1.  Nathaniel Lowe called out on strikes.
  2.  Brady House strikes out swinging.
  3.  Daylen Lile singles on a line drive to left fielder Harrison Bader.
  4.  Riley Adams pops out to first baseman Ty France.

Bot 5th

  1.  Ty France flies out to right fielder Daylen Lile.
  2.  Matt Wallner walks.
  3.  Brooks Lee walks. Matt Wallner to 3rd. Wild pitch by pitcher MacKenzie Gore. Matt Wallner to 3rd.MIN 66%
  4.  Byron Buxton out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder James Wood. Matt Wallner scores.
  5.  Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes.

Top 6th

  1.  Jacob Young grounds out, second baseman Brooks Lee to first baseman Ty France.
  2.  CJ Abrams flies out to right fielder Willi Castro.
  3.  James Wood called out on strikes.

Bot 6th

  1.  Willi Castro flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.
  2.  Carlos Correa singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Daylen Lile.
  3.  Royce Lewis doubles (9) on a sharp line drive to left fielder James Wood. Carlos Correa to 3rd.MIN 82%
  4.  Harrison Bader strikes out swinging.MIN 75%
  5.  Ty France hit by pitch.
  6.  Matt Wallner flies out to right fielder Daylen Lile.MIN 69%

Top 7th

  1.  Luis García Jr. lines out to right fielder Willi Castro.
  2.  Josh Bell flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
  3.  Nathaniel Lowe lines out sharply to center fielder Byron Buxton.

Bot 7th

  1.  Brooks Lee flies out to left fielder James Wood.
  2.  Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
  3.  Ryan Jeffers grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.

Top 8th

  1.  Brady House strikes out swinging.
  2.  Daylen Lile doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Willi Castro.MIN 67%
  3.  Riley Adams strikes out swinging, catcher Ryan Jeffers to first baseman Ty France.MIN 75%
  4.  Jacob Young walks.
  5.  CJ Abrams flies out to right fielder Willi Castro.MIN 79%

Bot 8th

  1.  Willi Castro grounds out to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  2.  Carlos Correa called out on strikes.
  3.  Royce Lewis grounds out, second baseman Luis García Jr. to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.

Top 9th

  1.  James Wood strikes out swinging.MIN 82%
  2.  Luis García Jr. grounds out, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Ty France.
  3.  Josh Bell grounds out softly, third baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Ty France.

Bot 5th

  1.  WSH 0, MIN 1Byron Buxton out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder James Wood. Matt Wallner scores.

Win probability

Top 8th · Biggest swing #1 · WSH 0–1 MIN

Daylen Lile doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Willi Castro.

MIN 67%WSH +9 pts

Game leaders

NationalsWashington

TwinsMinneapolis

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
CJ Abrams SS4000002.272
James Wood LF4000003.269
Luis García Jr. 2B4010000.261
Josh Bell DH4000000.221
Nathaniel Lowe 1B3000002.224
Brady House 3B3000002.272
Daylen Lile RF3020000.235
Riley Adams C3000001.164
Jacob Young CF2000010.245
Totals300300110

2B: Jr., Lile.SB: Lile.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
MacKenzie Gore L5.0111641013.52
Cole Henry0.220001163.38
Konnor Pilkington0.10000020.00
Luis García1.00000194.37
José A. Ferrer1.000001184.88

Video

3:13Nationals vs. Twins HighlightsMLB video
1:56Zebby Matthews strikes out seven in scoreless start1:21Buxton gifts signed jersey to congratulate couple1:12Byron Buxton gifts couple signed bat with message0:11Griffin Jax escapes jam, preserves lead in 8th 
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