The San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Saturday, April 19, 2026, at Nationals Park. The game was the first of a three-game series between the two National League teams.
Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb earned the win, allowing three runs over six innings of work. Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore took the loss, surrendering four runs in five innings. Camilo Doval secured the save for San Francisco.
Key offensive contributions for the Giants came from third baseman Matt Chapman, who hit a two-run home run, and outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI. For the Nationals, shortstop CJ Abrams had two hits, including a double.
The victory improved the Giants' early-season record, while the Nationals fell below .500. The two teams are scheduled to continue their series on Sunday, April 20.
