Nationals' Trevor Williams, four relievers combine to blank Rangers 1-0

Trevor Williams escaped two bases-loaded, none-out jams while pitching five scoreless innings, four relievers finished off Washington's shutout and Alex Call singled home the game's only run as the Nationals beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Wednesday night. Washington (15-15) recorded its third shutout of the season, all since April 17, and has a chance to move above .500 for the first time since July 1, 2021. After allowing three consecutive singles to open Texas' second inning, Williams (3-0) recorded three outs on eight pitches.