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Tigers' Offense Stalls in 3-1 Loss to Nationals
Yohandy Morales hit a two-run homer and Will Dion earned the win as Washington took the series 2-1.
On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-2, with Yohandy Morales launching a two-run home run an estimated 422 feet off pitcher Tyler Kinley in the sixth inning.
Relief pitcher Will Dion earned the win for Washington, allowing one run over two innings. Detroit starter Framber Valdez took the loss, surrendering two runs and four hits while striking out six across 5 1/3 innings.
Nasim Nunez extended the lead in the seventh, singling and stealing two bases before scoring on a James Wood groundout. These thefts gave Nunez 49 for the season, breaking the franchise record of 47 set by CJ Abrams in 2023.
Ben Malgeri drove in both of Detroit's runs with a solo home run and a ninth-inning RBI single. Yovanny Cruz recorded his first save for the Nationals, retiring Riley Greene to end the game.
The Tigers are off Thursday before the Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at Comerica Park to finish the season. Washington continues its late-season push, having won eight of its last 11 games.