The Nationals lost 8-3 to the Brewers on July 13, 2025, getting swept as Jake Irvin struggled. Read how Washington's losing streak has now reached four games.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another tough result. The Washington Nationals couldn't solve the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, dropping the series finale 8-3 and getting swept out of town. The loss marks the team's fourth straight, a frustrating end to a week that has seen the Nats' recent momentum grind to a halt.
The Nationals have now lost seven of their last ten games, falling to a season record of 38-57.
The game felt like an uphill battle from the start. Starter Jake Irvin couldn't contain a potent Brewers lineup that is currently firing on all cylinders, riding a six-game winning streak. Milwaukee's ace, Freddy Peralta, was as advertised, keeping the Nats' bats mostly quiet. While Washington managed to plate three runs, it wasn't nearly enough to keep pace with the Brewers' eight-run outburst, sealing the sweep and sending the Nationals packing with another loss.
Let's be blunt: this is a tough stretch. The four-game losing streak has dropped the Nationals to 38-57, firmly in fifth place in the NL East. After showing flashes of competitive fire earlier in the season, the team has hit a wall, losing seven of their last ten. The offense has gone cold, and the pitching has struggled to keep them in games against top-tier competition like the Brewers. The team's road record now stands at a challenging 20-29.
If you're looking for a silver lining, you don't have to look further than the continued development of the team's young core. James Wood remains a formidable force in the middle of the lineup, holding steady with an impressive 24 home runs and 69 RBIs on the season. Meanwhile, CJ Abrams continues to be a consistent presence, boasting a .287 batting average. Their performance is a crucial reminder of the future being built, even when the present-day results are difficult to swallow.
The front office stood pat on Sunday, with no new roster moves announced. The team is still navigating the absence of key players due to injury. Catcher Keibert Ruiz remains on the 7-day injured list with a concussion, with Drew Millas filling in behind the plate. The pitching staff is also feeling the losses of Trevor Williams (60-day IL) and DJ Herz (out for the season), testing the organization's depth. For now, the roster you see is the roster the Nats will carry into their next series.
The team now heads home, desperately needing a change of scenery and a chance to break this losing streak. The upcoming homestand will be a critical test of this team's resilience. Can they wash off the sting of this sweep and find their footing at Nationals Park? Fans will be watching closely, hoping the young guns can spark a turnaround and end this skid.
