Diamondbacks Beat Nationals 3-1, Lose Pitcher Burnes to Elbow Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Washington Nationals 3-1 in the series finale, highlighted by Eugenio Suárez's 15th home run, a 466-foot shot that capped a three-run first inning. However, the Diamondbacks may have lost starting pitcher Corbin Burnes due to right elbow discomfort, as he left the game in the fifth inning and is scheduled for an MRI. Burnes, who was signed to a six-year, $210 million deal, had a strong recent performance with a 1.67 ERA in May starts. In contrast, the Nationals' Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in an earlier 9-7 victory over Arizona, contributing to Washington's offense despite their overall recent struggles, as the Diamondbacks have lost eight of nine games. The Nationals' win was supported by Robert Hassell III's three RBIs and James Wood's solo homer, while Arizona's pitching and fielding miscues have contributed to their slide. The Nationals' four-game win streak ended with the loss to Arizona, who snapped a four-game skid themselves.