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Minnesota Twins 5, Washington Nationals 7: final score and stats

Washington Nationals beat Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Twins 5 to Washington Nationals 7, on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Washington Nationals vs Minnesota Twins.

MLBThursday, May 7, 2026

Minnesota Twins16-225

Final

Washington Nationals18-207

DateMay 7, 2026

Start time1:05 PM ET

VenueNationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia

TVMLB.TV

Attendance13,543

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Minnesota Twins	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	5
Washington Nationals	0	0	2	0	3	0	2	0	-	7

Top performers

Minnesota Twins

Batting AverageRyan Jeffers · 3-4, HR, 2 2B, RBI, 3 R, BB, K

Home RunsRyan Jeffers · 3-4, HR, 2 2B, RBI, 3 R, BB, K

Runs Batted InBrooks Lee · 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB, K

MLB RatingRyan Jeffers · 3-4, HR, 2 2B, RBI, 3 R, BB, K

Washington Nationals

Batting AverageKeibert Ruiz · 3-4, HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, K

Home RunsKeibert Ruiz · 3-4, HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, K

Runs Batted InKeibert Ruiz · 3-4, HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, K

MLB RatingKeibert Ruiz · 3-4, HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, K

Team comparison

Minnesota TwinsWashington Nationals

Runs per game

Runs allowed per game

16-22Record18-20

3rd in AL CentStanding4th in NL East

0-0Road record / home record0-0

Last 5

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Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Twins

Trevor Larnach LF · Wrist - Surgery

Out

Cole Sands RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

David Festa SP · Shoulder - Surgery

Out

Mick Abel SP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Anthony Banda RP · Lat - Surgery

Out

Washington Nationals

Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery

Out

Box score

Minnesota Twins

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Byron Buxton	1-5	5	0	1	0	0	0	2	24	.243	.298	.514
Trevor Larnach	1-5	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	14	.270	.393	.393
Austin Martin	1-5	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	28	.317	.457	.402
Ryan Jeffers	3-4	4	3	3	1	1	1	1	21	.302	.409	.531
Matt Wallner	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	.185	.285	.324
Josh Bell	1-1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	7	.217	.297	.333
James Outman	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	.121	.171	.182
Luke Keaschall	1-2	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	11	.234	.310	.314
Kody Clemens	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	.193	.316	.349
Victor Caratini	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	.207	.305	.253
Brooks Lee	2-3	3	1	2	2	0	1	1	16	.270	.326	.434
Tristan Gray	1-4	4	0	1	1	0	0	1	21	.258	.299	.419
Team	11-34	34	5	11	5	1	4	8	168

Minnesota Twins

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Simeon Woods Richardson	4.1	4	5	5	2	2	0	61-34	6.92	61
Anthony Banda	0.2	0	0	0	1	0	0	20-9	8.04	20
John Klein	1.1	2	2	2	1	1	1	31-22	7.71	31
Taylor Rogers	1.2	2	0	0	0	2	0	26-20	4.70	26
Team	8.0	8	7	7	4	5	1	138-85		138

Washington Nationals

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
James Wood	1-2	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	15	.243	.394	.514
Daylen Lile	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	16	.245	.323	.367
Curtis Mead	1-4	4	0	1	2	0	0	0	17	.220	.319	.439
CJ Abrams	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	21	.290	.391	.542
Brady House	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	19	.238	.299	.397
Jose Tena	0-3	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	13	.284	.342	.463
Jacob Young	1-3	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	14	.234	.275	.323
Keibert Ruiz	3-4	4	3	3	4	1	0	1	16	.214	.233	.400
Nasim Nunez	0-1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	7	.215	.315	.243
Team	8-27	27	7	8	7	1	4	5	138

Washington Nationals

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Jake Irvin	5.0	8	4	4	1	2	1	92-63	5.22	92
Richard Lovelady	0.2	0	0	0	2	1	0	16-7	2.40	16
Orlando Ribalta	1.0	1	1	1	0	1	0	21-12	3.60	21
PJ Poulin	1.0	1	0	0	1	2	0	23-14	3.44	23
Gus Varland	1.1	1	0	0	0	2	0	16-12	3.07	16
Team	9.0	11	5	5	4	8	1	168-108		168

Season series

WSH wins series 2-1

May 7, 2026MIN 5, WSH 7

May 6, 2026MIN 2, WSH 15

May 5, 2026MIN 11, WSH 3

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals?

Washington Nationals won, 7-5, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

What was the final score of Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals?

Minnesota Twins 5, Washington Nationals 7.

Who were the top performers?

Minnesota Twins: Ryan Jeffers (3-4, HR, 2 2B, RBI, 3 R, BB, K batting average). Washington Nationals: Keibert Ruiz (3-4, HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, K batting average).

Where is Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals played?

Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia.

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