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The Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies 7–3 on July 20 at Coors Field, with the visitors' offense significantly outperforming Vegas expectations for a game with an 11.5 total. The Nationals collected 12 hits and 3 home runs while driving in 7 runs, posting a .767 OPS that reflected superior plate discipline despite striking out 7 times. Colorado managed just 6 hits and zero home runs, mustering only 3 RBIs on a .745 OPS, and their pitching staff surrendered 7 earned runs while posting a 5.47 ERA. Washington's pitching held the Rockies to 6 hits and 3 earned runs with a 4.80 ERA, though they issued 5 walks to Colorado's 2. The Nationals' power display—three long balls in a thin-air environment typically favorable to home-run hitters—proved decisive in an offensive showing that exceeded the under-the-weather total line. Washington's ability to generate consistent run support through the long ball positions them favorably in the division race.