The second game for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ in their first away weekend series against the Washington Nationals is this afternoon, with the D-Backs coming off of a 6-4 Friday night victory.
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Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Eduardo Rodriguez will be on the mound today for the Snakes as he looks to clean a couple things up after his first start against Chicago. Rodriguez in that matchup, pitched 5.1 innings and gave up only three hits, having a decent day. Though he also let up two home runs and three runs total. If he can control keeping some of these balls in the park, the D-Backs could be sitting pretty. Rodriguez, has played against Washington just three times in his career, but has a 3-0 record against the ball club.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (57) pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Nationals will be starting left-handed pitcher Mitchell Parker, in a game that Washington desperately needs. It seemed like Washington was pleased with the way he made his first start of the season against the Phillies. He pitched 6.1 innings and gave up zero earned runs, and had five strikeouts. In that game, he did give up seven hits, showing that hitters are able to make some contact against him. In Parker’s 2024 rookie season, he pitched 29 games and had a 4.29 ERA.
The D-Backs will look to some of their backups today, including Tim Tawa who gets the call up from Reno to make his MLB Debut and start at second base after an unfortunate injury to Ketel Marte.
New Diamondbacks infielder Tim Tawa flew all night from Reno to DC. Ready for his big league debut. Got the call up during his AAA game yesterday. pic.twitter.com/nQH544uFdM
— José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) April 5, 2025
The Nationals also have made some lineup changes, and will rest Keibert Ruiz after his 0-for-4 game on Friday. Jacob Young will join him in a day off, as his 2025 season has also started slow. Alex Call, James Wood, and Dylan Crews will be in the outfield today for the Nationals.
The D-Backs take on Washington today, Saturday April 5th, at 1:05 p.m. MST
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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 5, 2025
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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
