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Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Thread
The Nationals are riding high after a 9-3 extra inning win clinched a series victory in Seattle. Now they go to the desert to take on the Diamondbacks. The Snakes have been struggling recently, but they have a dynamic offense and their three best starters are lined up to face the Nats. For the first time in a little while, Davey Martinez is switching things up in the lineup. After a rough night behind the plate, Keibert Ruiz is getting the night off in favor of Riley Adams. Adams will slot into the seven whole, while Luis Garcia Jr. moves up to the cleanup spot after a four hit night. Jake Irvin will take the mound coming off an 8 inning masterclass against the Giants. Advertisement The D-Backs have an intimidating lineup, with Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte leading the way. Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has always had a great glove, but he is having an offensive breakout this season. The lineup is not why the Snakes are under .500. Neither is starter Merill Kelly who has long been one of the most reliable, underrated pitchers in the game. Game Info: Stadium: Chase Field Time: 9:40 PM EST TV: MASN 2 Radio: 106.7 The Fan and DC 87.7 Follow along as the Nationals look to continue this successful road trip. The boys have been coming of age lately, and hopefully that continues. Comment down below and let's go Nats! Advertisement More from
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11-05-2025
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How Whiteville alumnus Mackenzie Gore is leading MLB in 2025
Mackenzie Gore makes his ninth start of the 2025 MLB season for the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The left-hand pitcher is off to a fiery start, tossing a majors-best 68 strikeouts in 46 innings. Gore, who was selected No. 3 overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2017 MLB draft, was a standout at Whiteville High School in Eastern North Carolina. Advertisement Since getting called up to the big leagues in 2022, Gore, who turned 26 earlier this year, has made 83 appearances with 80 starts, throwing 472 strikeouts with a career 4.11 ERA. This season, however, is the lefty's best start by far as he's on pace for nearly 300 strikeouts. WILMINGTON'S MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYERS Here are 9 Wilmington-area baseball players in Major, minor league baseball Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals: Mackenzie Gore to start After six full days of rest, Gore will make the start on the mound for Washington Sunday afternoon, Mark Zuckerman of first reported. Advertisement The pitcher tweaked his ankle during a rainy win over Cincinnati on May 4, where he threw six Ks, allowing one hit before being pulled due to the injury. What do the experts say about Mackenzie Gore? Gore started 2025 fast, throwing 13 strikeouts while walking zero on opening day. 'That was special,' manager Davey Martinez told Jessica Camerato. 'To go out there in his first Opening Day start and do what he did was awesome.' "Gore has slowly built himself into one of the most exciting starters in the Majors. The 26-year-old Gore has a 3.33 ERA and 1.3 FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement in his first eight starts and has struck out an MLB-leading 68 hitters." "At 26, Gore might have the best breaking-ball combination in all of baseball. Leads the majors with 68 strikeouts and 38 of which are on his breaking balls. He has a 52% whiff-rate using his curve ball and his slider. That's an astronomical number." This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: MLB strikeout leader Mackenzie Gore to start vs Cardinals today
