Washington Nationals beat Minnesota Twins 7-5 as Keibert Ruiz homered and drove in 4 runs
Keibert Ruiz homered and drove in 4 runs, while Jake Irvin worked 5 innings in the Washington Nationals' win over the Minnesota Twins.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on May 7, 2026. Keibert Ruiz homered and drove in 4 runs, and Jake Irvin worked 5 innings, allowing 4 runs on 92 pitches.
Result and standings
The Washington Nationals scored in 3 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 5th, when they scored 3 runs. The staff held the Minnesota Twins scoreless in 5 of 9 innings. The Washington Nationals finished with 7 runs and a 2-run margin.
In the bottom of the 7th, Keibert Ruiz drove in 1 run with a home run. The play put the Washington Nationals ahead to stay, 6-5.
At the close of May 7, 2026, the Washington Nationals were 18-20, 2nd in the division and 8 games back.
At the plate
Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 with 3 runs, 2 doubles, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs. Curtis Mead finished 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs. James Wood had 1 hit in 2 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, and 2 walks.
Jacob Young finished 1-for-3 with 2 runs. Nasim Nuñez had 0 hits in 1 at-bat with 1 RBI. Brady House collected 1 hit across 3 at-bats with 1 walk. The Washington Nationals' 8 hits came from 6 batters. They also drew 4 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
On the mound
Jake Irvin worked 5 innings on 92 pitches, allowing 8 hits and 4 runs, walking 1 and striking out 2. Across 9 innings, the Washington Nationals' staff threw 168 pitches, allowed 11 hits and 5 runs, issued 4 walks, and recorded 8 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.