Washington’s 16-run loss last night, “was the largest margin of defeat in team history (2005 – present),” as the Nationals wrote in their post game notes, “topping the 15-run loss to the Cincinnati Reds on April 5, 2013 at Cincinnati (15-0).” The series opener with the San Diego Padres in the nation’s capital ended with the visitors up 24-8.
“The 24 runs allowed were the most in a game in Nationals’ history, passing the 18 runs allowed twice: July 5, 2006 vs. Florida and Aug. 3, 2019 at Arizona… Additionally, the 24 runs allowed were tied for the most surrendered in a game in D.