The New York Yankees faced the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2025. The Yankees won with a score of 5-1. Luis Gil was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA.

Giancarlo Stanton stood out for the Yankees with a home run and five RBIs. Cody Bellinger also contributed with two hits and two runs. The Nationals’ CJ Abrams managed to drive in their only run of the game.

The game started with both teams not scoring in the first two innings. In the third inning, the Nationals scored their only run when Abrams brought in a run. The Yankees responded strongly in the same inning, scoring three runs to take the lead. In the sixth inning, the Yankees added two more runs. Stanton hit a home run, bringing in all five RBIs for the Yankees. The Nationals could not score again, and the Yankees held on to win 5-1.

Giancarlo Stanton was the standout player for the Yankees. He had a strong performance with two hits, including a home run, and drove in all five of the team’s runs. Cody Bellinger also contributed with two hits and scored twice.

On the pitching side, Luis Gil played a key role for the Yankees. He pitched five innings, allowing only one run on five hits and striking out five, earning the win. The bullpen backed him up, with Camilo Doval and David Bednar each pitching a scoreless inning.

For the Nationals, CJ Abrams had a notable game at the plate. He collected three hits and drove in the only run for his team. On the mound, MacKenzie Gore took the loss, pitching five innings and giving up three runs on three hits.

What’s Next

The Yankees’ win improves their record to 71-60. They hold the 3rd spot in the East. This position keeps them competitive in the division race. On the other hand, the Nationals’ loss drops their record to 53-78. They remain in the 5th spot in the East. This game does not help their standings in the division.

The Washington Nationals will continue their series against the New York Yankees. Their next game is on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Yankee Stadium. The game starts at 1:05 PM.

The New York Yankees will also play the Nationals again on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. After this game, the Yankees will travel to play the Chicago White Sox. That series begins on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Rate Field.

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