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The Washington Nationals defeated the San Diego Padres 4–2 on May 31 at Nationals Park, with the home team's two-homer offensive output proving decisive in a low-scoring affair. Washington's batters collected nine hits and drove in four runs while striking out five times, posting a .746 OPS that edged out San Diego's anemic .656 mark. The Padres managed only six hits with no home runs and two RBIs, fanning eight times as their lineup struggled to generate consistent pressure. Washington's pitching staff struck out eight batters and limited San Diego to just two earned runs despite allowing nine hits, though the ERA of 4.59 reflected some inefficiency in the zone. San Diego's pitchers were more economical, posting a 3.92 ERA while fanning five, but couldn't overcome the offensive deficit. The Nationals' clean defensive sheet—no errors—contrasted with the Padres' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, a concerning trend for a team that managed only two runs on the road. Washington's two-run victory narrows the gap in the division standings while San Diego faces questions about its road offensive consistency.