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The Washington Nationals dominated the Athletics 23–4 on July 17 at Sutter Health Park, far exceeding the Vegas total of 10.5 runs in a lopsided offensive display. Washington's lineup delivered 21 hits and 4 home runs while driving in all 23 runs, posting a .767 OPS and .440 slugging percentage against Oakland's struggling pitching staff. The Nationals' pitchers were equally dominant, allowing just 9 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 14 batters with only 1 walk, posting a 4.74 ERA. Oakland managed just 9 hits and 2 home runs with a meager .723 OPS, striking out 14 times and managing only 1 walk in a thoroughly outmatched effort. The Athletics' pitching was catastrophic, surrendering 22 earned runs across the roster with a 5.38 ERA and allowing 21 hits. This blowout loss underscores Oakland's pitching depth issues and suggests further adjustments to their rotation may be necessary heading into the season's second half.