Brewers drop series finale to Nationals, 3-2, as offense sputters

Q: What were the key moments in the Brewers vs. Nationals game on May 3, 2026?

Key moments included Logan Henderson's strong six-inning performance and the Nationals scoring two runs in the fifth inning to take the lead.

Q: How did Logan Henderson perform against the Nationals?

Logan Henderson pitched six innings, striking out eight and allowing two runs on three hits, despite taking the loss.

Q: What was the Brewers' offensive performance in the game?

The Brewers managed only four hits throughout the game, with their offense going quiet for several innings before a late rally in the ninth.

Q: Who will the Brewers face next after losing to the Nationals?

The Brewers will face the St. Louis Cardinals in their next game, with first baseman Andrew Vaughn returning from injury.

May 3, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson (43) prepares to pitch against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Box Score Logan Henderson looked great through six strong innings, but Milwaukee couldn’t complete the sweep of the Nationals as a ninth-inning rally fell just short. Both teams combined for just one hit, a Brandon Lockridge double, through the first four innings. Milwaukee was the first team to score, breaking through in the top of the fifth after Lockridge led off with a bunt single off of Zack Littell. Littell then walked Sal Frelick to put runners at first and second. David Hamilton, who struck out on a bunt in his first at-bat, got it down this time — advancing Frelick to second and Lockridge to third. As is often the case, Joey Ortiz came up with runners in scoring position. Littell left a sinker up in the zone and Ortiz squared it up, sending a fly ball to left-center that likely would’ve been a three-run homer if not for the wind blowing in at Nationals Park. Nats centerfielder ran it down on the warning track, but the sacrifice fly still gave the Brewers a one-run lead. Henderson’s bid for perfection ended in the fifth when led off with a ground ball to first. made a nice play, but Henderson slipped on his way over to cover the bag, allowing Abrams to reach safely. struck out on a foul tip for the first out, but Abrams promptly stole second to give Washington its first runner in scoring position. Nasim Nuñez followed with a single to center, scoring the speedy Abrams and tying the game at 1. The next batter, José Tena, worked the count to 2-2 before turning on a cutter and driving it into the right-center gap. Nuñez came all the way around from first on the triple, giving the Nationals the lead. With still only one out and Nuñez on third, Henderson managed to bear down, inducing a soft lineout from and a flyout from to keep the deficit to one run. Washington added an insurance run in the seventh against Brian Fitzpatrick, who came in for Henderson to start the seventh. In a sequence that felt like deja vu all over again, Abrams led off with another infield single and Nuñez came through with another RBI single to extend the lead to 3-1. Meanwhile, the Brewers’ offense went quiet. Milwaukee went down in order in the sixth, seventh, and eighth before finally showing signs of life in the ninth. grounded out to start the inning, but singled to bring the tying run — Jake Bauers — to the plate. Bauers lined a single into right to advance (running for Sánchez) to third. With runners on the corners, hit a slow chopper to second. Nuñez charged, fielded it cleanly, and threw across his body to get Mitchell by a hair. Perkins scored to make it a one-run game, with the tying run now in scoring position. Unfortunately, that’s as close as Milwaukee would get. Brandon Lockridge waved at a sweeper in the dirt for strike three, ending the game. The biggest positive from today’s game was Henderson. Despite taking the loss, he went six innings and struck out eight, allowing two runs and just three hits without walking a batter. Every time Henderson has started for the Brewers, he’s shown he belongs in the majors, but it’s hard to win games when your offense can only muster up four hits. Brandon Lockridge’s bunt single was the only hit the Brewers recorded in 5 2/3 innings against Zack Littell (7.24 ERA after today’s game) and (4.05 ERA). The Brewers will look to bounce back in tomorrow’s series opener against the second-place , who currently boast a 20-13 record. They’ll also be getting first baseman back, who has been out since March 28th with a fractured left hand. First pitch is slated for 6:45 p.m.