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In a tightly contested extra-innings battle at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Washington Nationals<\/span><\/span> edged out the Chicago White Sox<\/span><\/span> 2-1 on Sunday, securing their second consecutive victory in games that extended beyond regulation.<\/p>\n

\"Abrams'<\/p>\n

The matchup unfolded as a classic pitchers\u2019 duel, with both teams held scoreless through nine innings, highlighting the dominance of each starting staff and setting the stage for a dramatic finish in the 10th inning.<\/p>\n

The breakthrough came when C.J. Abrams<\/span><\/span> delivered a clutch sacrifice fly that brought automatic runner Daylen Lile home from third base, giving Washington a crucial 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n

That moment carried added drama as White Sox left fielder Tanner Murray suffered a shoulder injury while attempting a diving catch on Abrams\u2019 sinking liner, turning what could have been a highlight play into a costly misfortune.<\/p>\n

Moments later, Jos\u00e9 Tena<\/span><\/span>, entering as a pinch-hitter, crushed his first home run of the season\u2014a solo shot off closer Seranthony Dominguez<\/span><\/span>\u2014to extend the Nationals\u2019 advantage to 2-0.<\/p>\n

Despite the deficit, Chicago responded in the bottom half of the inning when Tristan Peters lined a single to drive in automatic runner Derek Hill, trimming the lead to 2-1 and reigniting hope among the home crowd.<\/p>\n

However, that momentum was short-lived as Paxton Schultz<\/span><\/span>, freshly called up from Triple-A prior to the game, displayed remarkable composure by striking out Chase Meidroth and Miguel Vargas to seal the victory.<\/p>\n

The save marked the first of Schultz\u2019s MLB career, adding a memorable milestone to an already dramatic afternoon and underscoring the Nationals\u2019 depth in high-pressure situations.<\/p>\n

On the mound, Washington\u2019s bullpen played a decisive role, with Richard Lovelady<\/span><\/span> earning the win after delivering a scoreless ninth inning to improve his record to 2-1.<\/p>\n

Conversely, Dominguez absorbed the loss, falling to 1-3 on the season after surrendering two runs\u2014only one earned\u2014on a single hit during the decisive 10th inning.<\/p>\n

A standout performance also came from Nationals starter Foster Griffin<\/span><\/span>, who delivered seven shutout innings while allowing just two hits, striking out eight batters and issuing two walks.<\/p>\n

Griffin\u2019s outing not only marked his longest appearance of the season but also lowered his ERA to an impressive 2.67, reflecting his growing consistency after recent international appearances in Japan.<\/p>\n

On the opposing side, Sean Burke<\/span><\/span> provided a dominant showing in bulk relief for Chicago, tossing 7 1\/3 scoreless innings while allowing only three hits and striking out four.<\/p>\n

Burke demonstrated exceptional control, issuing no walks and retiring 15 consecutive batters after yielding a two-out single to James Wood in the third inning, keeping the White Sox firmly in contention throughout.<\/p>\n

He entered the game following a flawless opening frame from Bryan Hudson, who executed a clean 1-2-3 inning to set the tone for what became a compelling duel between pitching staffs.<\/p>\n

Defensively, the Nationals also delivered key plays, including a highlight-reel catch by center fielder Jacob Young, who leaped at the wall to rob Tanner Murray of extra bases early in the seventh inning.<\/p>\n

The victory underscores Washington\u2019s resilience and ability to capitalize in clutch moments, particularly in extra innings, where execution and mental toughness often determine the outcome.<\/p>\n

\"Abrams'<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, the Nationals will carry this momentum into their next series as Zack Littell<\/span><\/span> is scheduled to take the mound against Clay Holmes<\/span><\/span> of the New York Mets on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the White Sox will aim to rebound quickly as Anthony Kay<\/span><\/span> is set to start the opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, who have yet to announce their starter.<\/p>\n

While Chicago fell short on the scoreboard, the game offered encouraging signs, particularly from their pitching staff, though improved offensive execution will be essential moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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