Game Washington Nationals @ Detroit Tigers (June 13th, 2024)

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Tough Loss for the Nats in Detroit​

Fellow Nationals fans, last night's game against the Tigers was a rough one. The Detroit Tigers took the win with a final score of 2-7. Let’s break down how it all went down.

Early Innings: Pitcher's Duel​

Both teams started off strong defensively. In the first inning, our bats were quiet with CJ Abrams, Lane Thomas, and Jesse Winker all being retired in order. Joey Meneses managed a double in the second inning, but we couldn't capitalize on it. On the defensive side, Patrick Corbin held the Tigers scoreless through the first two innings, even escaping a bases-loaded jam in the second.

Third to Fifth Innings: Trading Blows​

The game saw some action in the middle innings. We managed to tie it up at 1-1 in the fourth inning when Joey Meneses scored on a sacrifice fly by Ildemaro Vargas. However, the Tigers took the lead right back in the bottom of the third with a single by Mark Canha scoring Ryan Kreidler.

Sixth Inning: Law Relieves Corbin​

In the bottom of the sixth, Riley Greene flied out but Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a solo homer to put the Tigers up 2-1. Our response? Joey Meneses doubled again in the top of the seventh and later scored on another sac fly by Ildemaro Vargas. The game was tied again, 2-2.

Seventh Inning: Tigers Pull Away​

Here's where things went south. Kreidler and Vierling both singled to start the seventh. A double by Andy Ibanez scored Kreidler, and a sac fly by Canha scored Vierling to make it 4-2. The Tigers then scored three more runs with Urshela, Greene, and Malloy all contributing. We found ourselves in a 2-7 hole.

Final Innings: Couldn't Climb Back​

Props to Abrams for drawing a walk in the eighth, but our lineup fell short. Trey Lipscomb, pinch-hitting for Rosario, struck out to start the ninth. Meneses and Luis García Jr. both struck out swinging against Andrew Chafin to end the game.

This was a tough one, but let’s not lose hope, Nats fans! We've shown resilience before, and we’ll bounce back. Stay positive and keep cheering on the team! #GoNats!

Scoreboard for Nationals @ Tigers (June 13th, 2024)​

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0​	0​	1​	0​	0​	1​	5​	0​	0​	7​	10​	0​
	0​	0​	0​	1​	0​	0​	1​	0​	0​	2​	5​	0​