PHOENIX – Arizona was able to start the month of June off on a hot note as the D-Backs defeated the Washington Nationals by a score of 3-1 at Chase Field.
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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) steps up to the plate against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Arizona gets out to a good start on Sunday! After a Lourdes Gurriel Jr. double that scored Ketel Marte, Eugenio Suárez SMASHES a two-run home run 466 feet! ????
The @Dbacks take an early 3-0 lead over the @Nationals!#Dbacks #Natitude #MLB https://t.co/VhPPPCKVXH
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) June 1, 2025
The D-Backs came out firing in the first inning, as Lourdes Gurriel Jr. started things off with a double that scored Ketel Marte. Eugenio Suárez then smashed one to the deepest part of center field in what looked like it cleared the walkway. Arizona took a quick 3-0 lead and never looked back.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes (39) pitches against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Snakes avoided the sweep to the Nationals, but have lost four series in a row. Frustrations are mounting, and now it seems like the snakes have a serious problem on their hands after Corbin Burnes was pulled due to an injury after only 70 pitches.
Corbin Burnes just left his start for Arizona after an apparent arm injury. His cutter velocity had dipped two to three ticks before that. pic.twitter.com/z1ktHvURRJ
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) June 1, 2025
The bullpen held their own, which was a pleasant sight to see for this Arizona ball club. Jalen Beeks and Christian Mena both only allowed one hit, while Shelby Miller and Justin Martine pitched two hitless innings. Martinez was feeling himself as he ended the game looking tremendously sharp.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (6) throws to Josh Naylor (22) for the out at first base against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Arizona has an off day on Monday, as they travel to Atlanta now for a three-game series at Truist Park against the Braves.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
