Washington Nationals beat Arizona Diamondbacks 14-1; Luis García Jr. homered and drove in 6 runs
Luis García Jr. homered and drove in 6 runs, while Foster Griffin worked 5 innings in the Washington Nationals' win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-1 on June 5, 2026. Luis García Jr. homered and drove in 6 runs, and Foster Griffin worked 5 innings, allowing 1 run on 62 pitches.
The score and club record
A 5-run 6th was the Washington Nationals' largest inning. The club scored in 6 of their 9 innings at bat and ended with 14 runs. The Arizona Diamondbacks were scoreless in 8 of 9 innings, and the final margin was 13 runs.
In the top of the 1st, Luis García Jr. drove in 2 runs with a home run. The play put the Washington Nationals ahead to stay, 2-0.
The Washington Nationals' record through June 5, 2026 was 32-32; the club was 3rd in the division and 11 games back.
Batting contributions
Luis García Jr. had 2 hits in 6 at-bats with 2 runs, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs. Daylen Lile collected 3 hits across 6 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. James Wood went 2-for-4 with 3 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
CJ Abrams collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 2 walks. Jorbit Vivas went 2-for-5 with 1 double, 3 RBIs, and 1 walk. Nasim Nuñez finished 2-for-5 with 1 run. The Washington Nationals got at least 1 hit from 9 batters and finished with 16 hits. They also drew 7 walks. 6 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching contributions
Foster Griffin threw 62 pitches across 5 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 run, striking out 4. Across 9 innings, the Washington Nationals' staff threw 129 pitches, allowed 6 hits and 1 run, issued 0 walks, and recorded 7 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.