The Boston Red Sox defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4 on July 6, 2025, at Nationals Park, completing a series sweep that prompted major changes for the Nationals. Hours after the loss, the team announced the firing of manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo,

Even if the past half decade was rough, Mike Rizzo will always be a legend in Washington, DC. When he became GM in 2009, the team was a basket case. After the Smiley Gonzalez saga, the team was a joke and the Jim Bowden era was a disaster. They needed a real pro to come in and run the show.