Diamondbacks struggle in pitching as Nationals take series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks faced the Washington Nationals on July 26-27 and dropped the rubber game, marked by pitching woes. Rookie starter Kohl Drake allowed four runs in just over four innings after the team had handed the ball to Mitch Bratt the day prior, who also struggled. Despite the lineup changes by manager Torey Lovullo, which included moving Ketel Marte to cleanup, the performance on the mound continued to be a concern for Arizona. Onlookers see this as a wake-up call regarding the team's needs as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Diamondbacks lose rubber game to Nationals on July 27.
- •Kohl Drake gave up four runs and struggled on the mound.
- •Mitch Bratt had already allowed five runs in his previous start.
- •Torey Lovullo adjusted lineup, moving Ketel Marte down.
- •Team may pursue pitching upgrades as trade deadline nears.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks News, 7/27: Snakes driven out of Washington
"Recaps [AZ Central] Perdomo eyeing pitching upgrade as Diamondbacks fall to Nationals – It is understandable why starting pitching would be on Perdomo’s mind. Over the past two days, the Diamondbacks have handed the ball to a pair of rookie lefties in Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake. Bratt got through five innings on Saturday, July […]
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