Athletics rout Nationals 15–1 to end losing streak

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Washington Nationals 15–1 on July 18, 2026, at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. J.T. Ginn delivered a standout performance, striking out seven and allowing just one hit over 6 1/3 innings. The A's jumped to an early lead with Jacob Wilson's leadoff home run and continued to build their advantage through powerful hitting, including a two-run home run from Tyler Soderstrom. The Nationals struggled against Ginn and the A's offense, which took advantage of multiple scoring opportunities. Oakland looks to carry this momentum into the final game of the series.

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