Tough Day at the Plate for the Giants 
San Francisco fans had high hopes as the Giants faced off against the Nationals, but unfortunately, we encountered a batting slump. Despite a strong lineup with Mike Yastrzemski, Heliot Ramos, and Jung Hoo Lee, our bats went cold today. It's tough to win when the offense can't get rolling, and that's exactly what happened as we couldn't score throughout the game. 
Wardrobe Malfunction in the First Inning
The game took a turn early when the Nationals' James Wood launched a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning, setting the tone for the Nationals. This early blow proved to be decisive, and our boys couldn't find a way to get back into the game. Wood's homer was a monster shot, traveling 390 feet to right, scoring him and Amed Rosario. It left the Giants scrambling for answers, but none were found.
Giants' Defense & Pitching Efforts 
While our offense struggled, the defense and pitching staff did what they could to steady the ship. Beck and Rogers pitched well, besides that early stumble, and kept the Nationals from running away with it. A rare third run slipped through when Luis García Jr. scored on a groundout in the 7th. Overall, it was a resilient effort from the mound, but it wasn't enough without the offensive support. There's hope for the next game, and as always, we'll continue cheering on our Giants no matter what! 
Scoreboard for Giants @ Nationals (May 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |