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Associated Press
6 days ago
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- Associated Press
Nationals try to keep win streak alive against the Diamondbacks
Washington Nationals (28-30, third in the NL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (27-31, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (4-4, 4.65 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Corbin Burnes (3-2, 2.72 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -190, Nationals +159; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals will try to extend a four-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona is 27-31 overall and 14-17 at home. The Diamondbacks have the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play at .256. Washington is 28-30 overall and 15-16 in road games. The Nationals are 11-5 in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams play Sunday for the sixth time this season. The Nationals lead the season series 4-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Naylor leads the Diamondbacks with a .301 batting average, and has 14 doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 19 walks and 37 RBIs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is 14 for 39 with a home run and five RBIs over the past 10 games. C.J. Abrams has 11 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 19 RBIs while hitting .274 for the Nationals. Luis Garcia is 13 for 38 with six doubles and a home run over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 1-9, .256 batting average, 5.74 ERA, outscored by 19 runs Nationals: 7-3, .263 batting average, 3.96 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (shoulder), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow) Nationals: Jacob Young: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Nationals try to keep win streak alive against the Diamondbacks
Washington Nationals (28-30, third in the NL East) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (27-31, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (4-4, 4.65 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Corbin Burnes (3-2, 2.72 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -190, Nationals +159; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals will try to extend a four-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona is 27-31 overall and 14-17 at home. The Diamondbacks have the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play at .256. Washington is 28-30 overall and 15-16 in road games. The Nationals are 11-5 in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams play Sunday for the sixth time this season. The Nationals lead the season series 4-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Naylor leads the Diamondbacks with a .301 batting average, and has 14 doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 19 walks and 37 RBIs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is 14 for 39 with a home run and five RBIs over the past 10 games. Advertisement C.J. Abrams has 11 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 19 RBIs while hitting .274 for the Nationals. Luis Garcia is 13 for 38 with six doubles and a home run over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 1-9, .256 batting average, 5.74 ERA, outscored by 19 runs Nationals: 7-3, .263 batting average, 3.96 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (shoulder), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow) Nationals: Jacob Young: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Nationals use a 10-run first inning to beat the reeling Diamondbacks, 11-7
Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez (28) and Josh Naylor celebrate after scoring runs against the Washington Nationals on a triple hit by Pavin Smith in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Nationals pitcher Michael Soroka throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt leaves after giving up nine runs to the Washington Nationals in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Nationals' Josh Bell (19) celebrates with José Tena (8) after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a double hit by Keibert Ruiz in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe hits an RBI double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe hits an RBI double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez (28) and Josh Naylor celebrate after scoring runs against the Washington Nationals on a triple hit by Pavin Smith in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Nationals pitcher Michael Soroka throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt leaves after giving up nine runs to the Washington Nationals in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Nationals' Josh Bell (19) celebrates with José Tena (8) after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on a double hit by Keibert Ruiz in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe hits an RBI double against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX (AP) — Luis García Jr. had a double and three RBIs during a 10-run first inning for the Washington Nationals, who held on late to beat the reeling Arizona Diamondbacks 11-7 on Saturday night. Washington has won 11 of 15 games and scored at least nine runs in four straight games. Arizona has dropped nine of 10. Advertisement The Nationals' first 11 batters reached base and they scored nine runs before the D-backs recorded an out, which was the second-most in the big leagues since 1961. The Boston Red Sox scored 10 runs before the Florida Marlins got an out in a game on June 27, 2003, according to Elias Sports. Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt (7-4) lasted just eight batters, giving up eight earned runs on six hits. He also hit two batters. The Nationals sent 16 batters to the plate in the first and it took 30 minutes for the D-backs to get three outs. Arizona rallied with two runs in the fourth and five more in the sixth. Randal Grichuk's two-run homer cut it to 11-7. He finished with three hits. Washington starter Michael Soroka (2-3) retired the first 11 batters he faced before Geraldo Perdomo hitting a looping single into right field in the fourth. Josh Naylor followed with a two-run homer. Advertisement Soroka gave up four runs on six hits and a walk through 5 1/3 innings. He struck out three. Washington's C.J. Abrams was hit by a pitch three times. James Wood, Robert Hassell III, Keibert Ruiz and Daylen Lile all had two hits. Key moment Pfaadt recorded two strikes on Abrams — the game's leadoff hitter — before hitting him on the foot with a pitch, starting the 10-run avalanche. Key stat Pfaadt's ERA ballooned from 3.90 to 5.05. D-backs pitchers hit five batters. Up next The D-backs send RHP Corbin Burnes (3-2, 2.72 ERA) to the mound Sunday while the Nationals counter with LHP Mitchell Parker (4-4, 4.65). ___ AP MLB:
National Post
6 days ago
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- National Post
Home sweet homer: Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke's 1st major league HR comes in his native Toronto
Article content This weekend is turning into quite a homecoming for Denzel Clarke. Article content Article content The Athletics' 25-year-old rookie hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going deep at Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto. Article content Clarke told reporters last week he expected 150-200 friends and family to attend the four-game series, and he's given them plenty to cheer so far. Article content After going 1-for-19 with 15 strikeouts over his first six games as a big-leaguer, he singled twice and recorded his first major-league RBI in an 11-7 loss Friday night. He also made a flashy defensive play when he leapt at the centre field wall to rob Alejandro Kirk of a home run in the fourth inning. Article content May 1, 2000: Denzel Clarke is born in Toronto May 31, 2025: Denzel Clarke hits his first career MLB homer in Toronto! — MLB (@MLB) May 31, 2025 Article content Oakland was down 4-3 in the top of the second Saturday when Clarke, batting No. 9 in the order, stepped to the plate against Braydon Fisher with a man on base and one out. Clarke hammered Fisher's first pitch 406 feet into the left-field seats for a 5-4 lead. Article content Clarke, the cousin of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor and Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor, played college baseball at Cal State Northridge and was a fourth-round draft pick of the Athletics in 2021. Article content He was playing at triple-A Las Vegas when he was called up to the majors on May 23. Article content
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Home sweet homer: Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke's 1st major league HR comes in his native Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — This weekend is turning into quite a homecoming for Denzel Clarke. The Athletics' 25-year-old rookie hit his first major-league home run Saturday, going deep at Rogers Centre in his hometown of Toronto. Clarke told reporters last week he expected 150-200 friends and family to attend the four-game series, and he's given them plenty to cheer so far. After going 1 for 19 with 15 strikeouts over his first six games as a big-leaguer, he singled twice and recorded his first major-league RBI in an 11-7 loss Friday night. He also made a flashy defensive play when he leapt at the center field wall to rob Alejandro Kirk of a home run in the fourth inning. Oakland was down 4-3 in the top of the second Saturday when Clarke, batting No. 9 in the order, stepped to the plate against Braydon Fisher with a man on base and one out. Clarke hammered Fisher's first pitch 406 feet into the left-field seats for a 5-4 lead. Clarke, the cousin of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor and Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor, played college baseball at Cal State Northridge and was a fourth-round draft pick of the Athletics in 2021. He was playing at Triple-A Las Vegas when he was called up to the majors on May 23. ___ AP MLB:
