Game result and context
Colorado Rockies defeat Washington Nationals 3-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Colorado Rockies moved to 51-81 on the season by defeating the Washington Nationals 3-1. A decisive fourth inning provided the necessary offense for Colorado, while the Nationals fell to 62-72.
Final result
The Colorado Rockies defeated the Washington Nationals with a final score of 3-1. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning, when both teams traded solo home runs. Hunter Goodman put the Rockies on the board with a solo shot in the top of the fourth. Daylen Lile responded for the Nationals in the bottom of the frame with a solo home run of his own. Colorado regained the lead later in the fourth inning and added an insurance run in the fifth to secure the win.
Key performances
Hunter Goodman led the Rockies' offense with a solo home run in his four at-bats. Connor Norby also contributed an RBI for Colorado. On the mound, Mason Adams pitched 4.0 innings, striking out five and allowing one earned run.
For the Nationals, Daylen Lile recorded two hits in three at-bats, including his solo home run. Starting pitcher Andrew Alvarez took the loss, pitching 4.2 innings with six strikeouts and three earned runs. Brad Lord provided 2.1 innings of scoreless relief for Washington.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Colorado Rockies hold a 51-81 record, placing them fifth in their division with an elimination number of 2. The Washington Nationals move to 62-72, sitting fourth in their division. The Nationals currently hold a wild-card elimination number of 20, while the Rockies face a wild-card elimination number of 11.