Nationals Strike Big in the First Inning 
The Washington Nationals delivered a spectacular performance right off the bat with an explosive first inning! It all started when CJ Abrams was hit by a pitch, setting the stage for an offensive barrage. James Wood singled, advancing Abrams to second, and then Nathaniel Lowe unleashed a powerful double to bring Abrams home. With Luis GarcÃa Jr. and Keibert Ruiz standing out with crucial doubles that drove in more runs, the Nationals quickly found themselves with a whopping 10-0 lead by the middle of the 1st inning. Every batter did their part, contributing to a relentless lineup that overwhelmed the Diamondbacks' pitching.Maintaining Momentum and Dominating Defense 
In the following innings, we continued to push, with Tena and Lile stepping up and adding more pressure, earning additional walks and hits. The Diamondbacks struggled to respond to our aggressive start, and thanks to robust pitching and solid defense, our team maintained an impressive lead of 11-0 until the middle of the 4th inning. The Nationals' defense held strong, preventing the Diamondbacks from staging any significant rallies and scattering the home team's attempts to generate momentum.Diamondbacks Mount a Late Comeback, but Nationals Prevail 
The game took a slight turn when the Diamondbacks managed to respond with a two-run homer from Josh Naylor in the bottom of the 4th. Momentum seemed to shift briefly in the 6th inning when they closed the gap to 11-7, thanks to key hits and a homer by Grichuk. However, the Nationals' resilience shone through as the bullpen, led by Rutledge, and later Ferrer, held firm to secure the victory. Our pitching team shut out the Diamondbacks over the final innings, sealing a well-deserved 11-7 victory for the Nationals! 
What a brilliant day for the Nationals and all us dedicated fans! Go Nats!Scoreboard for Nationals @ Diamondbacks (June 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 |