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The Colorado Rockies defeated the Washington Nationals 3-1 on August 25, 2026, at Nationals Park, using effective pitching and just enough offense to win a low-scoring series matchup. Colorado collected seven hits, including one home run, while its pitching staff limited Washington to five hits and one earned run. Rockies pitchers recorded 10 strikeouts and issued four walks, consistently preventing the Nationals from building rallies around their limited contact. Washington’s lone run came via a home run, but the lineup otherwise struggled despite drawing four walks and entering the game with a .754 OPS. Nationals pitchers also generated plenty of swing-and-miss, finishing with 11 strikeouts, but they allowed three earned runs and seven hits while receiving little offensive support. Both clubs struck out at least 10 times, making pitching dominance and missed opportunities the defining trends, and Washington’s error-free defense ensured that each Colorado run was earned rather than aided by a defensive lapse. With no Vegas total provided, the clearest takeaway was the Rockies’ ability to suppress a Washington offense that managed only one run. Colorado will look for this pitching performance to improve its run differential going forward.