Nationals score 23 runs in win against Athletics in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Washington Nationals scored a franchise-record 23 runs while limiting the Oakland Athletics to four runs in Sacramento on July 17. Andrés Chaparro led the charge with a career-high eight RBIs, hitting two home runs. The Nationals established an early lead and added to it significantly with a six-run sixth inning. Cade Cavalli allowed two runs but recorded nine strikeouts before being lifted in the sixth. Washington aims to continue their offensive momentum in the second game of the series on July 18.
- •Nationals scored 23 runs, the second-most in franchise history.
- •Andrés Chaparro hit two home runs and drove in eight runs.
- •Cade Cavalli had nine strikeouts in his outing.
- •Washington led 14-2 after a six-run sixth inning.
- •Next game set for July 18 in Sacramento.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Nationals Open Second Half with Road Win, 23 Runs vs. Athletics
"The Washington Nationals scored the second-most runs in franchise history on Friday night
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