The Washington Nationals begin a three-game weekend road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 9:40 p.
m. ET.
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Washington aims to bounce back after being swept by the Miami Marlins.
The Nationals dropped to 31-32, placing them third in the NL East.
The Diamondbacks hold a 33-29 record, second in the NL West, after a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.
Pitching Matchup
Left-hander Foster Griffin starts for Washington with a 6-2 record and a 3.76 ERA. The Nationals have won his last three starts.
Analysts note his effectiveness against left-handed hitters, which could be key against Arizona's lineup.
The Diamondbacks counter with right-hander Merrill Kelly, who enters his 10th start with a 5-3 record and a 5.06 ERA.
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Offensive Struggles
Washington's offense has been inconsistent, scoring only seven runs combined in their last three games. Infielder Curtis Mead is batting .
243 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs this season.
Manager Blake Butera praised the team's pitching depth despite the losses. "He threw the ball really well," Butera said of pitcher Andrew Alvarez's recent start.
"I know he got in a bit of trouble there early on, but then settled in. He did a really good job for us."
The series opener will be broadcast on MLB. TV, Nationals.
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TV, and Dbacks. TV.
