# Nationals Fall in Series Finale | Washington Nationals News

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Podcast: [Washington Nationals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/washington-nationals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459483)
Published: 2026-07-12T21:36:17+00:00
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The Nationals’ hopes for a .500 record before the All-Star break hit a wall as they fell to the Yankees 5-3 in a dramatic series finale. James Wood lit up the scoreboard with a leadoff homer, setting a franchise record for leadoff homers before the break, while rookie Abimelec Ortiz made his debut with a double. But the bullpen couldn’t hold the early lead, and a key eighth-inning triple gave the Yankees the momentum they needed. Two more runs in the ninth sealed the win, leaving the Nationals without a comeback. Before the game, Wood, Abrams, and Griffin were honored with All-Star jerseys presented by Bill Nye — a moment of celebration before the team heads back to the dugout for a Friday showdown against the Athletics. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a821b7312f213991

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