Red Sox Complete Nationals Sweep, Prompt Front Office Firings

The Boston Red Sox have been on a strong run, recently sweeping the Washington Nationals and posting multiple wins, including a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies highlighted by three home runs from Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Romy Gonzalez. The sweep of the Nationals included a 6-4 win in Washington, contributing to the Red Sox winning six of their last eight games. The Nationals responded to the sweep by firing both their general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, citing poor on-field performance despite past successes, including their 2019 World Series title. The Red Sox's success has been powered by standout performances such as Trevor Story's eight-game hitting streak with a .469 average and pitcher Crochet reaching 150 strikeouts before the All-Star break, joining elite company. Despite some defensive lapses and bullpen challenges, the Red Sox have maintained resilience and momentum heading into a favorable home stand. The Nationals, meanwhile, are looking to rebuild with interim leadership as they hold the No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft.