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The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Nationals 5–3 on July 12 at Nationals Park in a low-scoring affair that finished well under the Vegas total of 9.5. The Yankees' pitching staff dominated, allowing just six hits and two earned runs with a 3.37 ERA, while the Nationals managed only six hits and struck out six times despite posting a .759 OPS. New York's offense proved more efficient, converting eight hits into five runs and five RBIs despite matching Washington's strikeout total at eight K's. The Nationals' pitching struggled with a 4.75 ERA, surrendering eight hits and five earned runs, though they struck out eight Yankees batters. Both teams drew three walks, but the Yankees' ability to drive in runners—scoring five runs on eight hits—proved decisive against a Nationals lineup that managed just two RBIs on six hits. With clean defense from Washington and the Yankees' pitching advantage holding firm, New York's superior run conversion underscored a significant differential in offensive execution that could prove meaningful in the division race.