Jesse Winker hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1. Ildemaro Vargas added an RBI single for Washington, which has won nine of 11 overall and seven of its last eight at home. Arizona was denied getting back to .500 for the first time since April 16, when it was 9-9.
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Washington. Arizona Diamondbacks ’ Eugenio Suarez hits during batting practice before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals , Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Washington.
But with two outs in the sixth and Washington trailing 1-0, Lane Thomas worked a walk. Winker then ripped a four-seam fastball to center for his seventh home run this season. The left fielder is hitting .452 over his last 14 games. Pfaadt allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings. He gave up five hits and four walks and had no strikeouts.
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