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MLB·June 9, 2026 09:22 PM ET

Gabriel Moreno's Two-Run Blast Powers Diamondbacks Past Nationals

Moreno's fifth-inning homer helps Arizona avoid series sweep.

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What happened: Catcher Gabriel Moreno launched a decisive two-run home run into the left-field bullpen to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The blast supported seven strong innings from Michael Soroka, who improved his season record to 8-3.

Why it matters: The win prevents a series sweep and keeps Arizona firmly in the NL West race, trailing the first-place Dodgers by 7.5 games. Moreno continues to show improved power after returning from an early-season oblique strain that sidelined him for 16 games.

By the numbers: Moreno (2026): .255 AVG, 4 HR, 21 RBI, .736 OPS. Diamondbacks (34-31) currently sit 2nd in NL West, 0.5 games ahead of San Diego.

What to watch: Arizona begins a three-game road series against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, looking to build momentum on their current road trip.

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