In a display of formidable pitching prowess, Trevor Williams guided the visiting Washington Nationals to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, securing their third win in the four-game series between National League East contenders.
Williams (5-0) delivered a masterful performance, allowing just one run on four hits across 5 2/3 innings, coupled with four strikeouts and two walks. His stellar outing further solidified the Nationals’ rotation, joining Stephen Strasburg (8-0) as the only two starters to remain undefeated through their initial 11 starts.
The Nationals surged ahead in the third inning, capitalizing on a pivotal offensive burst. Joey Meneses ignited the rally with a clutch two-out, two-run double to right field, followed by Jesse Winker’s double that plated Meneses, extending their lead to three runs.
On the mound for Atlanta, Ray Kerr (1-2) struggled against the Nationals’ offensive onslaught, conceding three runs on five hits over 3 2/3 innings, while registering seven strikeouts and issuing two walks. Despite the Braves’ efforts, including a triple from Jarred Kelenic and a double from Marcel Ozuna, they fell short in their bid to thwart the Nationals’ momentum.
Meanwhile, in other MLB action:
The New York Yankees cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, fueled by Juan Soto’s pivotal three-run triple in a five-run seventh inning. Aaron Judge’s two-run homer propelled the Yankees’ offense, while Carlos Rodon secured the win on the mound.
The Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Oakland Athletics in a marathon 12-inning affair, clinching a 6-5 victory courtesy of Richie Palacios’ walk-off single. Jose Siri’s two home runs propelled the Rays’ offense, while Shea Langeliers’ stellar performance wasn’t enough to lift the Athletics to victory.
Gary Sanchez’s go-ahead homer propelled the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 triumph over the Chicago Cubs, securing three of four wins in the series. Despite late-game heroics from the Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel, the Brewers emerged victorious behind Sanchez’s clutch hitting.
Ryan Jeffers’ two home runs fueled the Minnesota Twins’ comeback victory over the Kansas City Royals, clinching a 7-6 win. Carlos Correa’s decisive bases-clearing triple proved pivotal for the Twins, while Bobby Witt Jr.’s strong performance wasn’t enough to lift the Royals.
Rookie Spencer Arrighetti’s stellar pitching performance propelled the Houston Astros to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Seattle Mariners, averting a four-game sweep. Alex Bregman and Victor Caratini provided offensive support with home runs, while Arrighetti’s dominant outing stifled the Mariners’ lineup.
Jack Flaherty’s dominant pitching display led the Detroit Tigers to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Despite a strong start from Nick Pivetta, the Red Sox faltered against Flaherty’s commanding presence on the mound.
In a much-needed win, the New York Mets edged past the Arizona Diamondbacks with J.D. Martinez’s tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning, securing a 3-2 victory. Francisco Lindor’s four-hit performance fueled the Mets’ offense, while the Diamondbacks suffered a setback with starter Zac Gallen exiting early due to injury.
These results underscore the competitive nature of MLB action as teams jostle for supremacy in their respective divisions.
