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The Washington Nationals edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3–2 on May 3 at Nationals Park in a low-scoring defensive battle. Washington's pitching staff struck out 6 batters while allowing just 4 hits and 2 earned runs, posting a 4.81 ERA despite the victory. Milwaukee countered with 9 strikeouts across 6.1 innings but surrendered 7 hits and 3 earned runs, reflecting a 3.56 ERA that ultimately fell short. Both offenses struggled at the plate, with the Nationals managing only 7 hits and a .702 OPS while the Brewers recorded just 4 hits and a .689 OPS—a combined offensive drought typical of early-season pitching-dominant matchups. The Nationals' 3 RBIs proved decisive in the one-run margin, while Milwaukee's 2 RBIs left runners stranded in scoring position. Neither team committed an error, emphasizing clean defensive play throughout. This low-scoring result underscores the Brewers' continued difficulty generating consistent offensive production early in the season.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Blake PerkinsBrandon LockridgeCJ Abrams ×2Nasim Nuñez
