The Washington Nationals wrapped up a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants with a tough 3–2 loss on Sunday, unable to overcome early defensive miscues and a stellar outing from Giants starter Robbie Ray. Michael Soroka settled in after a rocky start, delivering six solid innings, but the offense couldn’t capitalize until late. Despite a ninth-inning rally led by CJ Abrams and James Wood, the Nats came up just short, with Alex Call’s defensive struggles and final at-bat proving costly. Still, the team showed fight, and manager Davey Martinez praised their resilience.

Saturday’s game was a bright spot, with Jake Irvin delivering one of the best starts of his career—eight scoreless innings of dominance. The win also showcased the promise of the Nationals' next generation, with James Wood going deep and Daylen Lile making a highlight-reel catch in his second big league game. Lile’s polished plate approach and defense hint at long-term potential, while attention now turns to top third base prospect Brady House, who’s raking in Triple-A. With young stars emerging and the team going 6–4 in their last 10, the Nats may be building something special on the fly.