The Washington Nationals pull off another extra inning win led by Foster Griffin and Jose Tena

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 26: Foster Griffin #22 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on April 26, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images) | Getty Images Right as I hit send on a tweet questioning the logic of Blake Butera pinch hitting Jose Tena for Jacob Young, Tena blasted a solo homer in the 10th, which proved to be the difference in the game. It was a pitchers duel, with no runners scoring for either team in the first nine, but the Nats managed to get two runs across in the 10th to win it.

That is why Blake Butera is the manager and I am on my couch https://t. co/qnj4LhjcwE — federalbaseball (@federalbaseball) April 26, 2026 This game felt very different from most of the 2026 Nationals games we have watched so far. Most Nats games this year have been very high scoring, and even when they are not, teams are threatening.

However, both pitching staffs shut down dangerous offenses this afternoon. It was a true pitchers duel between Foster Griffin and Sean Burke in this one. Despite the White Sox using an opener, Burke still managed to toss 7.

1 scoreless innings. Burke befuddled Nats hitters with his rising fastball and big overhand curveball. He looks like a real nice arm that could slot into the middle of the White Sox rotation for years to come.