The Washington Nationals delivered a statement performance on Sunday afternoon, dismantling the San Francisco Giants 8-0 in a game that showcased both their explosive offense and dominant pitching. MacKenzie Gore set the tone early, carving through the Giants' lineup with 10 strikeouts over six pristine innings, allowing just three hits while walking one. The lefty's command was surgical—throwing 67 of his 96 pitches for strikes—as he silenced a San Francisco offense that never found its rhythm. Behind him, CJ Abrams and Josh Bell led the offensive charge, combining for five hits, including Abrams' solo homer and Bell's perfect 3-for-4 day that kept the Nationals' foot on the gas.

For the Giants, it was a day to forget as future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander was battered for five runs in just five innings, his 11 hits allowed matching a season high. The Nationals' balanced attack—featuring multi-hit games from four players—exposed every weakness in San Francisco's pitching staff, while their bullpen closed the door with five scoreless frames. The lopsided victory not only snapped any momentum the Giants had built but also announced Washington's arrival as a team capable of overpowering elite arms. With Gore anchoring the rotation and young bats heating up, the Nationals look like a squad no one will want to face down the stretch.