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The Washington Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8–6 on April 12 at American Family Field, with the visitors' balanced offensive approach proving decisive despite the home team's power display. Milwaukee struck first with four home runs and drove in six runs, but the Brewers' .726 OPS and .236 batting average betrayed inconsistency at the plate, while two defensive errors compounded their struggles. Washington countered with 12 hits and a .774 OPS, generating seven RBIs on just one homer to showcase contact-oriented execution. The Brewers' pitching staff allowed seven earned runs across 4.16 ERA efficiency, while striking out seven; the Nationals' bullpen was similarly vulnerable at 5.51 ERA but limited Milwaukee to nine hits. Washington's ability to manufacture runs through singles and doubles, combined with Milwaukee's defensive lapses, gave the visitors the edge in a slugfest that favored depth over power. The Nationals' offensive consistency and run-scoring efficiency will be critical as they look to build on this road victory.