The Milwaukee Brewers faced the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 1, 2025. The Brewers won 16-9. Jose Quintana earned the win with five innings of work. Several players had key performances. William Contreras had five hits and two RBIs. Andrew Vaughn contributed with three hits and three RBIs, helping the Brewers secure their 64th win of the season. The Nationals started strong with a run in the first inning. The Brewers responded in the second with a single run to tie the game. In the third inning, the Brewers exploded with five runs, taking a strong lead. The Nationals managed one run in their half, but the Brewers were ahead. In the fifth, the Brewers added three more runs, extending their lead. The Nationals scored two runs in the sixth, trying to close the gap. The Brewers had another big inning in the seventh with five runs. The Nationals fought back in the ninth with five runs, but it wasn’t enough as the Brewers finished with a 16-9 win.

Jose Quintana pitched for the Brewers and earned the win. He threw for 5 innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 4 batters. Quintana kept the Nationals’ offense in check, helping his team secure the victory.

On the offensive side, William Contreras had a strong performance for the Brewers. He went 5-for-7 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Andrew Vaughn also contributed with 3 hits, including a home run, and 3 RBIs.

For the Nationals, Mitchell Parker took the loss. He pitched 4 innings, giving up 8 runs. Despite the loss, Robert Hassell III managed to drive in 2 runs with his 2 hits in the game.

What’s Next

The Brewers’ win over the Nationals pushes their record to 64-44. They hold the top spot in the Central division. This victory strengthens their position as they aim to maintain their lead. On the other side, the Nationals drop to 44-64. They remain in the 5th position in the East division. The Nationals face challenges ahead as they try to improve their standing.

The Brewers continue their series against the Nationals on Saturday. They play at Nationals Park with the game starting at 4:05 PM. The series concludes on Sunday with another game at Nationals Park, beginning at 1:35 PM.

The Nationals will remain at home for these games against the Brewers. After the Brewers series, they host the Athletics starting Tuesday. That game is set for 6:45 PM at Nationals Park.

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