Giants End Losing Streak, Blank Nationals 5-0

The San Francisco Giants ended an eight-game home losing streak with a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals, featuring home runs by Rafael Devers and Casey Schmitt and a strong relief performance by Kai-Wei Teng. This win opened a crucial nine-game homestand for the Giants, who are now four games behind the Mets in the race for the NL Wild Card spot. The Nationals, after a roster overhaul at the MLB trade deadline, continue to struggle with inexperience and offensive issues, having endured a 1-5 homestand. Their only recent highlight was a walk-off win against the Athletics, which briefly ended a six-game losing streak. The Giants are pursuing postseason contention, while the Nationals are focused on rebuilding and player development. Both teams' recent performances reflect their current trajectories in the league.