Nationals overpower Rockies 13-3 to extend losing streak to seven games
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
On August 24, the Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies 13-3 at Nationals Park. The victory was highlighted by a five-run fifth inning, led by CJ Abrams' go-ahead RBI and Daylen Lile's three-run homer. Cade Cavalli secured his fourth consecutive win, allowing two runs over six innings. The loss marked the Rockies' seventh straight, their worst of the season. Willi Castro and Ezequiel Tovar homered for Colorado, but their effort was not enough to match the Nationals' offensive surge. Tovar exited the game due to a strained left wrist. Washington's next game is scheduled for August 25, with Andrew Alvarez set to pitch against an unannounced Rockies starter.
- •Nationals scored five runs in the fifth inning.
- •Cade Cavalli earned his fourth straight win.
- •Daylen Lile drove in five runs, including a three-run homer.
- •Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar left the game with a wrist injury.
- •Nationals next face Rockies on August 25.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Daylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Nationals roll to 13-3 victory and extend Rockies' losing streak to season-high 7 games
"CJ Abrams had the go-ahead RBI in a five-run fifth inning, Cade Cavalli won his fourth consecutive start and the Washington Nationals defeated Colorado 13-3 on Monday night to send the Rockies to their season-worst seventh consecutive loss. Daylen Lile homered and drove in five runs for the Nationals, who had dropped three games in a row and seven of eight. Willi Castro and Ezequiel Tovar homered for Colorado.
"Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series Thursday. Keibert Ruiz also went deep for Washington, which had dropped 12 of 15. The Nationals won a game started by a pitcher other than Cade Cavalli for the first time since Aug. 9.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:24 PMDaylen Lile homers as Nationals top Rockies 7-1 to split 4-game series
Daylen Lile homered and drove in two runs as part of a three-hit day, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to split their four-game series Thursday. Keibert Ruiz also went deep for Washington, which had dropped 12 of 15. The Nationals won a game started by a pitcher other than Cade Cavalli for the first time since Aug. 9.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:02 AMNationals roll to 13-3 victory and extend Rockies' losing streak to season-high 7 games
CJ Abrams had the go-ahead RBI in a five-run fifth inning, Cade Cavalli won his fourth consecutive start and the Washington Nationals defeated Colorado 13-3 on Monday night to send the Rockies to their season-worst seventh consecutive loss. Daylen Lile homered and drove in five runs for the Nationals, who had dropped three games in a row and seven of eight. Willi Castro and Ezequiel Tovar homered for Colorado.
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