On July 12, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Washington Nationals took on the Milwaukee Brewers in an exciting game that ended in a 5-2 victory for the Nationals. The standout player of the game was Jesse Winker, the designated hitter for the Nationals, who had previously played for the Brewers. Winker showed his former team what they were missing by hitting a home run and an RBI double during the game.
Winker’s performance was crucial in securing the win for the Nationals. In the fifth inning, he hit his 11th home run of the season, a two-out solo shot that traveled 403 feet to right-center off Brewers’ starter Freddy Peralta. This put the Nationals ahead 4-2 and gave them the momentum they needed to secure the victory.
It was a sweet moment of revenge for Winker, who had struggled during his time with the Brewers in the previous season due to injuries. Despite hitting just .199 with one home run and 23 RBIs in 61 games in 2023, Winker showed that he still had what it takes to be a valuable player in the league.
The Nationals also received strong performances from Robert Garcia, who earned the win with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, and Kyle Finnegan, who notched his 24th save of the season. On the Brewers’ side, Peralta took the loss after giving up four runs on 10 hits in five innings.
The game started off with the Nationals taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning, with C.J. Abrams scoring on Winker’s double to right-center. The Nationals extended their lead with two more runs in the fourth inning, thanks to a series of one-out hits from Yepez, Garcia Jr., Ruiz, and Lipscomb.
The Brewers tried to mount a comeback by scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth, but they were unable to overcome the Nationals’ lead. Despite threatening in the fifth inning with the bases loaded, the Brewers were unable to capitalize on the opportunity, and the Nationals ultimately sealed the victory with a run in the seventh inning.
Overall, it was a solid performance from the Nationals, led by Jesse Winker’s stellar showing against his former team. The win was a satisfying one for the Nationals and their fans, as they continue to push for a playoff spot in the competitive league.