ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Washington Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 in 11 innings on June 29, 2025, at Angel Stadium, improving their record to 35-49. The Angels, now 41-42, fell to third in the American League West. Kyle Finnegan earned the win for Washington, pitching three scoreless innings, while Connor Brogdon took the loss for Los Angeles after allowing three runs in the 11th.
The game remained close, with both teams trading runs. The Angels struck first in the first inning when Taylor Ward doubled, scoring Nolan Schanuel. The Nationals tied it in the fourth with Brady House’s RBI double, scoring Nathaniel Lowe. Washington took a 2-1 lead in the fifth when Luis García Jr. drove in Drew Millas, but the Angels responded in the sixth with Jo Adell’s RBI single and Christian Moore’s single, taking a 3-2 lead. CJ Abrams tied it at 3-3 in the seventh with an RBI double, scoring Jacob Young. The Angels regained the lead in the same inning when Luis Rengifo scored on a wild pitch by Jose A. Ferrer. Jacob Young’s single in the ninth tied the game at 4-4, scoring Daylen Lile.
The decisive moment came in the 11th. With House on second, Lile singled, and Millas doubled, scoring House to make it 5-4. Abrams then tripled, driving in Lile and Millas to secure a 7-4 lead. Finnegan closed out the game, retiring the Angels in order.
“We kept battling,” Nationals interim manager said postgame. “Abrams and Millas came up big when we needed them.” Angels manager Ron Washington noted, “We had chances, but couldn’t capitalize late.”
Abrams led Washington, going 2-for-6 with a double, a triple, and three RBIs. Lile went 3-for-5, scoring twice, and Millas contributed a double and an RBI. For the Angels, Ward went 3-for-5 with three doubles and an RBI, while Adell and Rengifo each had two hits. Both teams executed double plays, with Washington turning three to stifle Angels’ rallies.
The sports card above details player stats, including Washington’s 5-for-17 performance with runners in scoring position compared to the Angels’ 2-for-13. Nationals starter Mitchell Parker allowed three runs over five innings, while Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz gave up two runs in four innings. The game saw an ejection when Nationals manager Dave Martinez was tossed in the fifth after arguing a call.
Played under sunny skies with 82-degree weather, the game drew 33,661 fans and lasted 3 hours and 11 minutes, starting at 1:08 p.m. PDT. Umpires included Mark Ripperger at home, Nic Lentz at first, Malachi Moore at second, and Nick Mahrley at third.
The win marked a rare road victory for the Nationals, who have struggled in the NL East. The Angels, aiming to stay competitive in the AL West, faltered in extra innings despite strong offensive contributions. Both teams are gearing up for the final games before the All-Star break, with bullpen management and clutch hitting proving critical.
This was the second game of a three-game series, with the teams set to conclude on June 30. Washington looks to build on their momentum, while Los Angeles aims to tighten their defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
