Overview

• MacKenzie Gore struck out 10 over six scoreless innings and generated 21 swings-and-misses in his first double-digit strikeout outing since April.
• Washington’s offense tallied 11 hits and five runs in the first four innings, highlighted by a two-run double from James Wood and a two-run homer by CJ Abrams.
• The 8-0 victory completed a three-game series sweep at Oracle Park, extending the Nationals’ unbeaten series streak there since 2021.
• Interim manager Miguel Cairo hailed Gore’s outing as a return to his No. 1 form and praised the club’s execution of fundamental play.
• The Nationals head to Kansas City buoyed by the shutout win while the Giants and veteran Justin Verlander regroup ahead of the postseason chase.