Paxton Schultz earns first MLB win under rare scoring rule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Paxton Schultz of the Nationals secured his first career win during a game against the Royals on June 16, 2026. Schultz entered in the eighth inning with Washington leading 6-3 and pitched a scoreless frame in the eventual 6-4 victory. The unusual win was a result of scoring rules after the preceding pitcher, Richard Lovelady, was deemed ineffective despite not allowing earned runs during his brief appearance. This decision reflects ongoing discourse regarding the application of official scoring rules for pitchers.
- •Schultz pitched a scoreless eighth inning.
- •Nationals led 6-3 when he entered the game.
- •Game finished with Nationals defeating the Royals 6-4.
- •Lovelady's performance was classified as ineffective under MLB rules.
- •Discussion around pitcher win rules has gained attention recently.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals reliever Paxton Schultz awarded first big league win thanks to obscure scoring rule
"Nationals reliever Paxton Schultz has his first career victory thanks to a rarely seen official scorer’s decision.
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