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The Washington Nationals defeated the San Diego Padres 9–4 on May 30 at Nationals Park, with the home team's offense overcoming modest efficiency to secure a dominant victory. Washington collected 8 hits and drove in 9 runs while striking out just 4 times, posting a .744 OPS despite a modest .246 batting average. San Diego managed 6 hits and 3 home runs but struggled at the plate overall, striking out 9 times with a .659 OPS and generating only 4 RBIs. The Nationals' pitching staff was the decisive factor, allowing just 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 9 San Diego batters, though they did issue 8 walks. The Padres' pitching faltered, surrendering 8 hits and 7 earned runs across the game. Washington's error-free defense complemented a bullpen that limited damage despite allowing baserunners, while San Diego's 3-homer output proved insufficient against the Nationals' well-rounded attack. The result marks a significant run-differential swing in Washington's favor heading into their next divisional stretch.