Nationals shut out Rockies 8-0 despite strong start from Gabriel Hughes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Colorado Rockies lost 8-0 to the Washington Nationals on July 22 at Coors Field. Gabriel Hughes pitched five innings, allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts but was not supported by the offense. The game shifted dramatically in the seventh inning, where Rockies pitcher Jimmy Herget struggled, leading to a five-run collapse. This loss marks the Rockies' fourth shutout of the season and leaves them with a 3-11 record in rubber matches.
- •Gabriel Hughes pitches five solid innings for Rockies.
- •Nationals score five runs in the seventh inning.
- •Rockies record their fourth shutout loss this season.
- •Jimmy Herget allows multiple runs after entering in the seventh.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Hughes impresses again, but the Rockies suffer an 8-0 shutout by the Nationals
"The game was 1-0 before the wheels fell off in the seventh
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