On July 18, 2025, the San Diego Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 7-2 at Nationals Park. Wandy Peralta earned the win, improving his record to 3-1 with a 3.61 ERA. Manny Machado was a key player, driving in four runs with a home run. The Padres improved their record to 52-44, maintaining their position as 2nd in the NL West. The Nationals dropped to 38-58, remaining 5th in the NL East. Jake Cronenworth also contributed with an RBI, while C.J. Abrams hit a home run for the Nationals. The Padres scored first in the second inning, taking a 1-0 lead. The game remained close through the middle innings. In the seventh, the Padres added another run, making it 2-0. The Nationals scored their two runs in the eighth with a home run by Abrams. However, the Padres had a big ninth inning, scoring five runs and securing a 7-2 win.

Manny Machado made a big impact for the Padres. He hit a home run and had four RBIs. His performance helped seal the win for his team.

On the pitching side, Wandy Peralta earned the win for the Padres. He pitched 1.33 innings without allowing a run. Dylan Cease also played a key role, striking out 10 batters over 5.33 innings.

For the Nationals, Kyle Finnegan took the loss. He allowed five runs in a brief appearance. C.J. Abrams stood out with a home run and two RBIs for the Nationals.

What’s Next

The Padres’ win improves their record to 52-44. They hold the 2nd place position in the West. This victory helps them stay competitive in the standings. The Nationals’ loss drops them to 38-58, keeping them in 5th place in the East. Their position makes it challenging to move up in their division. The teams continue to have distinct paths in their respective divisions.

The San Diego Padres will continue their series against the Washington Nationals. The next game is on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 6:45 PM. The game will take place at Nationals Park.

The Washington Nationals will also continue their series with the Padres. They will play on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 6:45 PM. The game will be held at Nationals Park.

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