US EditionWashington 8, St. Louis 2
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUL 9 – Interim manager Miguel Cairo earns first win as Nationals snap four-game losing streak with three home runs and a strong pitching effort by MacKenzie Gore.
- On July 9, 2025, at Busch Stadium, the Nationals beat the Cardinals 8-2, ending a four-game losing streak and marking Miguel Cairo's first managerial win.
- Following Dave Martinez’s firing, Miguel Cairo was appointed interim manager, and the Nationals snapped their four-game losing streak with early run support in the game.
- Gore pitched six innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts; Lowe hit a 360-foot three-run homer, and Wood’s 433-foot 24th homer highlighted dominant power.
- Washington improves to 38-54, Cardinals fall to 49-44; Cairo says players are "hungry to work."
- Washington's win on July 9 sets up a decisive rubber match on July 10 with Soroka facing Mikolas before the All-Star break.
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Nationals vs Cardinals: Washington Crushes St. Louis 8-2
St. Louis, MO – The Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on July 9, 2025, at Busch Stadium, snapping a four-game losing streak and giving interim manager Miguel Cairo his first victory. The Nationals vs Cardinals matchup saw Washington’s offense explode with three home runs, led by Nathaniel Lowe’s three-run shot in the first inning. The game began with a bang as Lowe’s 360-foot homer, his 14th of the season, drove in CJ Abr…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolST. LOUIS (AP) — James Wood hit his 24th home run, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 Wednesday night, giving interim manager Miguel Cairo his first win. Cairo took over after Washington fired Dave Martinez and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo hours after a 6-4 loss to Boston on Sunday. Wood hit a solo homer in the seventh inning with a 115.9 mph exit velocity that trave…
The Toronto Star
The Hamilton SpectatorWood, Lowe HRs power Washington past Cardinals 8-2 as Cairo earns 1st win as Nats’ interim manager
ST. LOUIS (AP) — James Wood hit his 24th homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 Wednesday night to give interim manager Miguel Cairo his first victory.
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