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Padres’ Mason Miller Dominates as Nationals Struggle

9/8/2026

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Nationals Host Padres

The Washington Nationals host the San Diego Padres while trailing the NL East leader by 19 games.
Nationals closer Clayton Beeter holds a 4.5 ERA with 12 saves in 19 chances.
Padres closer Mason Miller posts a 1.19 ERA and 33 saves in 35 opportunities.
Nationals outscored Padres 18-13 in their earlier two-of-three series in Washington.

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Vasquez to Bullpen

Casey Mize posted a 6.67 ERA in six San Diego starts after his trade.
Jake Irvin has yielded 15 homers in 85 1/3 innings this season, up from 38 last year.
Nick Pivetta returned from the injured list after exiting his start with discomfort, posting a 3.38 ERA in rehab.
Randy Vásquez left the rotation and will move to the bullpen for the upcoming series.

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Nationals Host Padres

The Washington Nationals host the San Diego Padres while trailing the NL East leader by 19 games.
Nationals closer Clayton Beeter holds a 4.5 ERA with 12 saves in 19 chances.
Padres closer Mason Miller posts a 1.19 ERA and 33 saves in 35 opportunities.
Nationals outscored Padres 18-13 in their earlier two-of-three series in Washington.

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