Zack Littell and Keibert Ruiz lead Nationals to series win over Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Washington Nationals finished May with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on May 31, 2026. Zack Littell delivered a strong pitching performance, allowing two runs over 6 innings and recording a 2.35 ERA for the month. Meanwhile, Keibert Ruiz excelled defensively, throwing out three baserunners, and contributed offensively with two hits. The Nationals completed May with a 16-12 record, improving their overall mark to 31-29. The team looks to build on this success in June.
- •Nationals end May with a 16-12 record, above.500.
- •Zack Littell has a 2.35 ERA in May.
- •Keibert Ruiz records three caught stealing in one game.
- •Luis García Jr. and James Wood hit home runs in the win.
- •Nationals improve to 31-29 overall.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — The battery of Keibert Ruiz and Zack Littell shines as the Nationals finish May two games over .500
"The Nats capped off an excellent May with yet another series win led by a great battery and James Wood’s power
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