The game was decided in one explosive inning. San Francisco scored six runs in the second to take control and never looked back in a 10-5 victory over Washington at Nationals Park.
Heliot Ramos anchored the Giants' offensive outburst with four RBIs, highlighted by a three-run homer in the second inning. The outfielder went 1-for-4 with a walk, raising his season totals to one home run and 11 RBIs while batting .217. Matt Chapman added three RBIs on three hits, while Casey Schmitt and Drew Gilbert each contributed solo home runs.
The decisive second inning began with Ramos' three-run blast to center field that scored Schmitt and Lee. Chapman followed with a two-run single to center that brought home Gilbert and Adames, then scored himself on Devers' double to right field. The six-run frame turned a scoreless game into a commanding 6-0 Giants lead.
Logan Webb earned the victory despite allowing four earned runs over six innings, striking out six while carrying a 5.40 ERA. Zack Littell absorbed the loss for Washington, surrendering eight earned runs on 11 hits in just four innings. His ERA stands at 7.11. The Nationals managed five runs on eight hits but could never recover from the early deficit, despite home runs from Daylen Lile and James Wood.
San Francisco improved to 7-12 while Washington fell to 9-10. Rafael Devers sits 10 doubles away from 300 career doubles.