The Washington Nationals ended a six-game homestand following the MLB trade deadline, which resulted in the team trading six players. The recent series against the Milwaukee Brewers and Athletics highlighted the struggles of young players, who failed to seize opportunities. During the 6-0 loss to the Athletics, six starters were under 26 years old, all left-handed hitters facing a strong lefty pitcher, Jacob Lopez. The Nationals, missing key right-handed hitters, could not effectively challenge Lopez, managing only three hits and concluding a poor 1-5 homestand.
The Nationals' 6-0 loss Thursday to the Athletics included six players in the starting lineup 26 or younger. That lineup also included six left-handed hitters against Athletics starter Jacob Lopez.
Lopez threw a career-high 7⅔ innings and struck out a career-high 10. The Nationals managed just three hits - singles from Riley Adams and Daylen Lile and a double from Robert Hassell III.
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