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Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals

MLB
Tigers
20-22
8-6
Final
Nationals
18-27
Nationals Park
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Tigers 8-6

The Detroit Tigers beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Nationals Park. The Nationals win the series 2-1. The Tigers outscored the Nationals 3-0 in the 1st inning. Akil Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a home run and 4 RBI for the Tigers. Keibert Ruiz went 2-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Nationals.

Recap · May 19
Baddoo homers, drives in 4, Tigers outlast Nationals 8-6

Akil Baddoo hit one of Detroit's four homers and drove in four runs, Matthew Boyd pitched effectively into the sixth inning, and the Tigers held on to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Friday night.

What it means

  • Season series: WSH wins series 2-1.
  • Tigers 10-12 on the road; Nationals 8-15 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 29
Athletics' Zack Gelof sues Tigers after hitting metal fence
Recap · Sep 27
Andrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale
Preview · Sep 27
Tigers try to sweep series against the Pirates
Preview · Sep 27
Nationals and Mets meet, winner claims 3-game series
ESPN · Sep 26
Tigers' emotional Justin Verlander leaves final career start to hugs
Recap · Sep 26
Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3
Recap · Sep 26
Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing
Recap · Sep 25
High-spending Mets assured of first last-place finish since 2003 with 7-6 loss to Nationals

Injuries and inactives

Tigers4th in AL Cent
  • Burch Smith RP
    Shoulder, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Colt Keith 3B
    Thumb, Sprain, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Kerry Carpenter RF
    Foot, Plantar Fasciitis, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Parker Meadows CF
    Arm, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Reese Olson SP
    Shoulder, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
Nationals4th in NL East
  • Drew Millas C
    Finger, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk RP
    Elbow, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Matt Waldron RP
    Chest, Inflammation
    60-Day-IL
  • Orlando Ribalta RP
    Forearm, Inflammation, right
    15-Day-IL
  • PJ Poulin RP
    Forearm, Strain, left
    60-Day-IL

Probable starters

Tigers4th in AL Cent
Matthew Boyd SP
Probable starter · 5-5, 5.45 ERA, 73 K, 1.32 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Zach McKinstry3B
  2. 2Javier BaezSS
  3. 3Riley GreeneCF
  4. 4Spencer Torkelson1B
  5. 5Andy Ibanez2B
  6. 6Nick MatonDH
  7. 7Akil BaddooLF
  8. 8Eric HaaseC
  9. 9Matt VierlingRF
Nationals4th in NL East
Jake Irvin SP
Probable starter · 3-7, 4.61 ERA, 99 K, 1.42 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Lane ThomasRF
  2. 2Luis Garcia Jr.2B
  3. 3Joey MenesesDH
  4. 4Jeimer Candelario3B
  5. 5Dominic Smith1B
  6. 6Stone GarrettLF
  7. 7Keibert RuizC
  8. 8Alex CallCF
  9. 9CJ AbramsSS

The series

WSH wins series 2-1

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Game info

Venue
Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia · Attendance 19,985
Officials
Clint Vondrak (Home Plate Umpire), James Hoye (First Base Umpire), D.J. Reyburn (Second Base Umpire), John Libka (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesWSH wins series 2-1

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