Diamondbacks Bring the Heat! 
What a game, D-backs fans! Our Arizona Diamondbacks annihilated the Washington Nationals with a staggering 17-0 final score. This game had it all—flawless pitching, immaculate hitting, and a relentless Diamondback offense that just couldn’t be contained. Let's dive into the magic! 
Strong Start and Setup
The game began amicably with a scoreless top of the 1st inning, featuring some tight pitching and a fantastic double play to crush the Nationals' early momentum. When the Diamondbacks took over, the combination of Gabriel Moreno's single and Eugenio Suárez's bomb to left field put us on the scoreboard early, ending the 1st up 2-0.Fireworks Show in the 2nd and 3rd Innings 
The 2nd inning was an absolute clinic of offensive baseball. After Geraldo Perdomo's RBI single and Ketel Marte's infield hit, Gabriel Moreno and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. both brought in runs. Eugenio Suárez kept the line moving with an infield single, and moments later, Randal Grichuk and Jake McCarthy delivered doubles to extend the lead to an insurmountable 9-0. The Nationals couldn't catch a break!Corbin Carroll, leading off the 3rd, soon came around to score on a Gabriel Moreno sac fly, and Ketel Marte got home thanks to a fielding error by the Nats. We ended the 3rd inning up 11-0.
Lights Out Pitching and Defense 
Our pitching staff was lights out! We never let the Nationals get a foothold. Rounding the bases seemed like an impossible feat for them. Every inning up to the 7th saw the Nats getting shut down—particularly sweet was Brandon Pfaadt's dominance, striking out key players like C.J. Abrams and Juan Yepez, cementing our lead score at 11-0.Eugenio Suárez's Show 
Eugenio Suárez simply could not be contained, hitting homers not only in the 1st but delivering solo blasts in both the 6th and 7th innings. He ended up with 3 homers for the game. What a night for him! Those dingers pushed our score to a jaw-dropping 14-0.Sealing the Victory in Style 
As if our massive lead wasn't enough, Pavin Smith and Alek Thomas decided to get in on the action in the 8th inning. With Jose Herrera loading the bases, Thomas' double brought home Corbin Carroll and Pavin Smith, sealing the game in magnificent fashion. We finished off at 17-0, completely devastating the Nationals' morale.Conclusion
Diamondback faithful, we witnessed a historic beatdown! Every player pulled their weight, and the Nationals had no answer to our full-throttle offense and airtight defense. From Eugenio Suárez's hat trick of homers to consistent pitching, it was a dream game for our D-Backs! Keep your heads high, Arizona, and let's carry this momentum forward! Scoreboard for Nationals @ Diamondbacks (July 31st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 22 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |