US EditionWood, Lowe HRs Power Washington Past Cardinals 8-2 as Cairo Earns 1st Win as Nats' Interim Manager
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – The Nationals fired their previous leadership after a 37-53 start and 9-23 stretch since June 1, aiming to improve pitching and defense under new interim management.
- The Washington Nationals secured an 8-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday evening, marking interim manager Miguel Cairo’s first win leading the team at Nationals Park.
- This win came shortly after the Nationals dismissed their manager and baseball operations president following a 6-4 defeat to Boston on Sunday, which left the team with a disappointing 37-53 record for the season.
- Key performances included James Wood hitting his 24th home run with a 433-foot blast to center field, Nathaniel Lowe adding a three-run homer, and MacKenzie Gore pitching six innings allowing one run.
- Interim GM Mike DeBartolo conveyed optimism about the team’s future, highlighting several promising young talents as a foundation and emphasizing plans to incorporate analytics and innovative technology throughout the organization.
- The Nationals’ win snapped a four-game losing streak and provided momentum under new leadership ahead of roster decisions and the July 31 trade deadline.
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