Foster Griffin pitches well as Nationals improve to .500
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Foster Griffin delivered a strong performance for the Washington Nationals in their win against the Oakland Athletics on July 19, 2026. Griffin pitched seven innings, allowing only one run and extending his streak of games conceding one run or fewer to eight, setting a Nationals franchise record. The Nationals scored five runs over a late stretch, including a two-run homer by CJ Abrams, which marked his career-high of 21 home runs this season. With this win, the Nationals reach a.500 record at 50-50, making notable progress in the playoff race. They aim to maintain momentum as they move forward this summer.
- •Griffin allowed one run in seven innings pitched.
- •CJ Abrams hit a two-run homer, his 21st of the season.
- •Nationals scored five runs in the late innings.
- •Nationals achieved a.500 record at 50-50.
- •Griffin sets franchise record for eight consecutive starts allowing one run or fewer.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Foster Griffin delivers yet again as the Washington Nationals get back to .500
"The Nats got the series win against the A’s thanks to standout performances from All-Stars CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin
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