The Washington Nationals defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 in July 2026, powered by Andres Chaparro’s two-run homer and first homers of the season by Chaparro and Nasim Nunez, while minor league affiliates push for playoff spots.
Mitchell Boe, serving as interim manager, guided the Wilmington Blue Rocks to a 4-2 victory over division leaders Frederick Keys on June 28, boosting their second-half record to 6-3 in the South Atlantic League Northern Division.
Nick Peoples grand slam lifts the Fredericksburg Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on July 25, 2026, during Barbie Night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
The Fredericksburg Nationals lost 2-1 to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a pitchers’ duel, splitting the series and maintaining an 8-4 advantage in the season series. Alexander Meckley pitched 3.2 perfect innings before relief pitching allowed Fayetteville to score two runs.
The Delmarva Shorebirds fell 10-6 to the Hill City Howlers in Lynchburg, VA, hampered by early defensive errors despite a late rally. Starting pitcher Brayan Orrantia took the loss.
The Frederick Keys ended a nine-game road trip with a 6-2 loss to the Rome Emperors at AdventHealth Stadium, finishing the trip with a strong 6-3 record and series wins over Greenville Drive and Rome Emperors before returning home for a six-game series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks.
The Hill City Howlers defeated the Delmarva Shorebirds 8-4 on July 25, 2026, in Lynchburg, VA, stopping Delmarva’s three-game winning streak. Reiner Herrera drove in four runs for Hill City, including a two-run homer, while Ryan Desanto earned the win on the mound. Delmarva’s late rally fell short as they look to rebound in Sunday’s series finale.
The Frederick Keys split a July 25, 2026, doubleheader with the Rome Emperors, falling 10-1 in game one but rallying to a 3-2 extra-innings win in game two to clinch the series in Rome, Georgia.
OnDeck Partners, backed by Marc Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund, has completed the acquisition of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, the High-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Approved by the Riverfront Development Corporation, the new ownership aims to enhance fan experiences and community engagement at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, launching with a Fan Fest on August 4, 2026, featuring a game against the Brooklyn Cyclones.
The Frederick Keys completed a suspended game with a 4-2 victory over Rome at AdventHealth Stadium on July 24, 2026, highlighted by Braylin Tavera’s key RBIs. Game two was postponed and rescheduled as a doubleheader the following day.
