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Nationals Fall 3-2, Botched Plays Lead to Cano’s First Save

6/21/2026

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The botched double-play and dropped fly ball sealed a 3-2 loss after the closer struck out a batter.
Jacob Young left the Nationals’ game in St. Peterson, Fla., after hitting the wall and is day-to-day.
Andrew Kittredge’s surrender of a home run and a walk led to Cano earning his first save of the year after the defense faltered.
Ryan Helsley is expected to resume closing on Sunday.

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Story summary

The botched double-play and dropped fly ball sealed a 3-2 loss after the closer struck out a batter.
Jacob Young left the Nationals’ game in St. Peterson, Fla., after hitting the wall and is day-to-day.
Andrew Kittredge’s surrender of a home run and a walk led to Cano earning his first save of the year after the defense faltered.
Ryan Helsley is expected to resume closing on Sunday.