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Bell, Wood power Nationals to 9-7 win over Diamondbacks

With Arizona’s bullpen ERA among the NL’s worst, Washington turns to Michael Soroka to aim for a third straight win Saturday.

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May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Josh Bell’s three-run homer staked Washington to a lead they never relinquished in a 9-7 victory in Phoenix.
  • James Wood extended his RBI streak to six games with his 16th home run, fueling the Nationals’ offense.
  • Robert Hassell III chipped in three RBIs, including run-scoring hits in the first and seventh innings.
  • Arizona, despite Corbin Carroll’s team-leading 16 homers, has lost eight of nine games and its bullpen ERA of 5.49 ranks second-worst in the NL.
  • Michael Soroka (1–3, 5.61 ERA) will face Brandon Pfaadt (7–3, 3.90 ERA) Saturday as Washington pursues its third straight victory.