Game result and context
Colorado Rockies defeat Washington Nationals 13-1 in 2026 regular season game
The Colorado Rockies secured a 13-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on August 26, 2026, powered by a 13-run offensive outburst and a solid seven-inning performance from starting pitcher Tanner Gordon.
Final result
The Colorado Rockies defeated the Washington Nationals with a final score of 13-1. The Rockies improved their record to 52-81, while the Nationals fell to 62-73.
The game was decided over nine innings, with the Rockies scoring four runs in the fifth, four in the seventh, and five in the eighth to pull away.
How the game changed
The Nationals took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning on a solo home run by Andrés Chaparro. However, the Rockies' offense responded decisively in the fifth inning.
Troy Johnston and Cole Carrigg hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth to put Colorado ahead. The Rockies continued to build their lead with a grand slam from Connor Norby in the seventh and a two-run home run by Hunter Goodman in the eighth.
Key performances
Connor Norby led the Rockies' offense, going 2-for-4 with three runs scored and five RBIs, highlighted by his seventh-inning grand slam.
Cole Carrigg, Hunter Goodman, and Troy Johnston each contributed a home run and two RBIs for Colorado.
Tanner Gordon earned the win for the Rockies, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out five batters. Andrés Chaparro provided the lone run for Washington with his solo home run.
Season and playoff context
This game was the third of a four-game regular season series between the two teams. Neither team is currently in a playoff position as the 2026 season progresses toward its conclusion.