The Washington Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2, avoiding a three-game sweep. Nasim Nuñez had two run-scoring singles, and CJ Abrams had two hits and scored twice. The Brewers had won three straight games before this loss. Neither team homered in the series.

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: Nasim Nunez #26 of the Washington Nationals throws a ground ball towards first base during the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: David Hamilton #6 of the Milwaukee Brewers sprinting after a bunt during the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: Jacob Young #30 of the Washington Nationals reaches for a catch during the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: Christian Hamilton #6 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on as CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals slides into second base during the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals rounds third base during the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: Nasim Nunez #26 of the Washington Nationals watching for the pitch during the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: Richard Lovelady #55 of the Washington Nationals celebrates a strikeout that sealed the victory during the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer) WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 3: Screech the Eagle, waves a flag following the Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers game at Nationals Park on May 03, 2026. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)