Nats' Early Lead Secures Narrow Win! 
What a roller coaster of a game, fellow Nationals fans! Our boys emerged victorious against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 4-3 win. Right from the get-go, we saw some thrilling action in the bottom of the 1st inning. Amed Rosario kicked things off with a double, followed by Josh Bell drawing a walk. Our rookie star, James Wood, came through in the clutch, as his double to center field allowed both Rosario and Bell to score. To sprinkle some more magic, Alex Call ripped a single to score Wood and give us an early 3-0 lead. What a way to start the game!Bats and Gloves Get It Done! 
In the 4th inning, Josh Bell set up yet another scoring opportunity with an electrifying triple to left field. Alex Call seized the chance with a single, bringing Bell to home plate and extending our edge to 4-0. Meanwhile, our pitching staff was solid for the majority of the game, keeping the Diamondbacks at bay with consistency and poise. Although the Diamondbacks rallied in the later innings, our defense was clutch, turning some slick double plays and making key outs to prevent the D-backs from gaining too much momentum. Holding the Lead and Closing It Out 
With the score tightening to 4-3 in the 9th inning, tension was high, but Kyle Finnegan stepped up to close things out. A nail-biting situation arose when the Diamondbacks had a runner on third, but a calm and collected defense helped Finnegan secure the final outs. It wasn’t without its drama, as Diamondback’s Thomas managed to score one, but the game-ending tag at second base courtesy of our catcher, Riley Adams, ensured the Nats' victory. 
What a thrilling game packed with excitement and grit by our Nationals! Here's to more wins as the season progresses. Go Nats!
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Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Nationals (April 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |