The game ended in a disheartening 1-0 loss for the Nationals against the Padres, featuring standout performances from pitchers Nick Pivetta and MacKenzie Gore. Pivetta dominated with 10 strikeouts, while Gore delivered six strong innings despite a high pitch count. The sole run was scored in the second inning under unfortunate circumstances for Gore, who endured another hard luck loss. Washington struggled offensively, particularly through poor approaches at the plate, accumulating 12 strikeouts, which severely limited their scoring chances throughout the game.
The Nationals struggled against Pivetta, who showcased exceptional control with 10 strikeouts, while Gore limited damage but faced unfortunate circumstances in a hard-luck loss.
The lone run of the game was scored in the second inning, following an unfortunate walk and a single, demonstrating the thin margin for victory in tight games.
Washington's hitters were plagued by bad approaches, particularly swinging at pitches outside the zone, resulting in 12 strikeouts that stifled their offensive opportunities.
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