Ruiz's 4-RBI effort propels Nats to first home series win
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WASHINGTON – After struggling at the plate this season, the Nationals catchers caught fire against the Twins.
The afternoon after Drew Millas homered and drove in a pair of runs, Keibert Ruiz had one of his best overall offensive games in recent memory.
Ruiz went 3-for-4 with one home run, two doubles, four RBIs and three runs scored in the Nats’ 7-5 win.
It was Ruiz’s first four-RBI game since June 9, 2024 vs. the Braves; first three-run game since July 6, 2024 vs. the Cardinals; and first three-hit and two-double game since June 21, 2025 at the Dodgers.
Ruiz went yard for only the second time this season. He last homered on March 29 at the Cubs.
In the Nats’ victories on Wednesday and Thursday, their catchers combined to go 5-for-8 with three doubles, two homers, six RBIs and five runs. They helped lift the Nationals to clinch their first home series of the season.