Washington Nationals top Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 in quick game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on June 6, 2026, at Chase Field in Phoenix. Eduardo Rodriguez struggled early, giving up two home runs in the first inning. LuJames Groover recorded his first MLB hit and RBI for the Diamondbacks in the fifth inning. However, the Nationals extended their lead in the seventh and ninth innings, while the Diamondbacks' offense struggled with only one hit after the fifth. The Diamondbacks aim to avoid a series sweep in tomorrow's game.
- •Nationals score two runs in the first inning on homers by Curtis Mead and others.
- •LuJames Groover achieves his first MLB hit and RBI in the fifth inning.
- •Rodriguez allows four earned runs over 6.1 innings pitched.
- •Diamondbacks manage just one hit after the fifth inning.
- •Teams will meet again tomorrow to conclude the series.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks 1, Washington 6: At Least It Was Quick
"It only took us 2 hours and 23 minutes to lose. LuJames Groover got his first hit and RBI, though!
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