Nationals Snap Losing Streak with Sweep

**Corey** (0:00)
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The Washington Nationals are back at the 500 mark after taking two games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They really needed this series win, especially after getting swept at home last week. In those two victories, the offense was firing, putting up 20 runs while the pitching staff only gave up two.
Earlier this week, the Nationals kicked off the series with a dominant performance, winning by a score of 14 to 1 James Wood and Luis García Jr. both had big nights, with García Jr. even hitting his first career grand slam. The pitching staff, including Foster Griffin and relievers, Paxton Schultz and Cole Henry, kept the Diamondbacks in check. Then on Saturday, they secured the series win with another solid effort. Zack Littell pitched well on the mound, and the offense got contributions from guys like Curtis Mead and Dylan Cruz. Brad Lord closed out the game for his first save of the season. However, the Bats went cold in the final game, and the Nationals couldn't complete the sweep. Despite a strong start from Michael Soroka for the Diamondbacks, Cade Cavalli struggled on the mound for Washington.
Corbin Carroll hit a solo homer for Arizona, and Gabriel Moreno added another two-run shot. Despite the loss in the finale, there were bright spots. James Wood continued his impressive season, and Zack Littell has shown significant improvement on the mound lately. The team also continues to be one of the best road teams in baseball. They'll look to carry this momentum into their next series against the San Francisco Giants.