The Washington Nationals get first sweep in Milwaukee since 2006 powered by an electric offense
The bullpen was shaky again but the Nationals offense did enough to sweep the Brewers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 12: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammate Luis García Jr. #2 after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on April 12, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a 1-5 home stand, the Nationals got off the mat in a big way with a sweep in Milwaukee.
The Nats looked like the better team throughout the weekend series against a team that won 97 games last year and dominated the Nats in the season series. This was actually the Nats first sweep in Milwaukee since all the way back in 2006. That, folks, is the Nationals' first sweep in Milwaukee since June 2-4, 2006.
The winning pitchers in that series: Ramon Ortiz, Bill Bray and Tony Armas Jr. — Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) April 12, 2026 This game showcased who the Nats have been so far. The starting pitching was decent, if homer prone.
The bullpen gave fans heart problems and the offense was electric. That is who the Nats have been so far. It is a great watch for neutral fans, even if it is stressful for Nats fans.
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