Josh Bell hits 3-run homer, Nationals knock off Diamondbacks 9-7 in series opener
- The Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Phoenix, highlighted by Josh Bell’s three-run home run.
- The Nationals scored 10 runs in the first inning, sending 15 batters to the plate, after Arizona’s starter Brandon Pfaadt allowed the first eight batters to reach base before being pulled.
- Jake Irvin started for Washington, allowing six runs in five innings, while Arizona responded with multiple runs late despite fielding errors and pitching struggles.
- Kyle Finnegan earned his 16th save by closing the ninth inning despite allowing a run on a groundout, and Nathaniel Lowe’s two-run single broke a 6-all tie in the sixth inning.
- The Nationals won their tenth game in 14, continuing a high-scoring streak, while the Diamondbacks have lost eight of nine, reflecting ongoing pitching and defensive issues.
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Washington's first 11 batters reach base in 10-run first inning vs. Diamondbacks
The Washington Nationals had their first 11 batters reach base during a 10-run first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. The Nationals scored nine runs before the D-backs could record an out, which is the second-most in the…


Bell Hits a 3-Run Homer, Nationals Beat Diamondbacks 9-7 in Series Opener
PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Bell hit a three-run homer, Robert Hassell III drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 Friday night. Hassell had a two-run single in the first inning and an RBI single in the seventh to give Washington a 9-6 lead. James Wood hit a solo homer and Kyle Finnegan allowed a run on Geraldo Perdomo's groundout before closing out the ninth for his 16th save in 19 chances. Nathaniel Lowe had …

Nationals extend hot streak with win over D-backs
James Wood hit a solo homer and Josh Bell added a three-run shot as the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday in Phoenix.
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