Nationals face Diamondbacks in series opener with high run expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Washington Nationals play the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series opener tonight at 6:40 PM MST. Both teams are expected to produce significant runs, as the Nationals lead the league in runs scored per game. However, they also struggle defensively, giving up the second-most runs in MLB. The Nationals recently restructured their front office, with Paul Toboni as the new President of Baseball Operations. Toboni's focus has been on improving the pitching staff, highlighted by recent signings, yet the offensive performance from players like CJ Abrams and James Wood remains strong.
- •Nationals scored 331 runs, leading MLB in offense.
- •Nationals allowed 341 runs, ranking second in runs allowed.
- •Paul Toboni is the new President of Baseball Operations for the Nationals.
- •First game features Merrill Kelly (Diamondbacks) vs. Foster Griffin (Nationals).
- •Nationals recently swept by the Marlins, dropping to 31-32.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Series Preview #21: Nationals @ Diamondbacks
"If you think you saw MLB’s best offence in the past four games: nope, that one visits Arizona now.
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