Andrés Chaparro drives 8 RBIs in Nationals' 23-4 win over A's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Andrés Chaparro recorded eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals defeated the Oakland Athletics 23-4 on July 18, 2026, in West Sacramento. Chaparro went 4 for 5 with two home runs, leading an offensive onslaught that tied for the second-most runs in franchise history. Washington halted a three-game losing streak and improved to 49-49. Curtis Mead contributed four hits and three RBIs, while Cade Cavalli struck out nine over six innings to earn the victory. The Athletics, who have lost ten straight games, allowed 19 runs in the final five innings of the contest.
- •Chaparro's eight RBIs tie for the most in a single game this season.
- •The Nationals scored 23 runs, matching their second-highest total in team history.
- •Cade Cavalli struck out nine and allowed just one hit over six innings.
- •Washington improved to 49-49, ending a three-game losing streak.
- •Athletics have lost ten consecutive games and 14 of their last 15.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Andrés Chaparro racks up 8 RBIs as Nationals hand A's their 10th straight loss with 23-4 rout
"Andrés Chaparro went 4 for 5 with two home runs and eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals handed the Athletics their 10th straight defeat in a 23-4 romp Friday night. Washington also scored 23 against the New York Mets on April 30, 2017 — two fewer than the club record set against the Mets on July 31, 2018. Curtis Mead finished with four hits and three RBIs to help Washington (49-49) halt a three-game skid.
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