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Nationals edge Giants 6-3 for fifth straight road series win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:40 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Nationals edge Giants 6-3 for fifth straight road series win

Summary

The Washington Nationals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Tuesday night. Luis García Jr. hit a two-run homer in the first inning, paving the way for the Nationals to take an early lead. Jacob Young scored a crucial run on a wild pitch in the seventh, helping to seal the victory. James Wood contributed with three hits, and the Nationals achieved their fifth consecutive road series win for the first time since 2014. The Giants managed to load the bases in the seventh but failed to capitalize. They now look ahead to the series finale on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Luis García Jr. homered to give the Nationals an early advantage.
•Jacob Young scored on a wild pitch in the seventh inning.
•James Wood had three hits in the game for Washington.
•The Giants loaded the bases in the seventh but did not score.
•The Nationals' next game is Wednesday against the Giants.

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5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Luis García Jr. and James Wood lead the Nationals past the Giants 6-3 for their latest road win

What they're saying

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Luis García Jr. launched a two-run homer, Jacob Young scored a pivotal run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Tuesday night. James Wood had three hits and Young added two as the Nationals secured a fifth consecutive road series win for the first time since 2014. Jung Hoo Lee singled and doubled with two RBIs for the Giants to extend his hitting streak to 17 games, the longest active run in the majors.
— Yahoo Sportsby MICHAEL WAGAMAN

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