Washington Nationals rout Diamondbacks in series opener, Garcia shines

The Washington Nationals opened their three‑game series at Chase Field with a 14‑1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Luis Garcia Jr. hit two home runs, including a two‑run shot and his first career grand slam, driving in six runs, while James Wood added a solo homer.

Arizona’s starting pitcher Merrill Kelly surrendered seven runs in five innings, marking his first loss in five starts. The win gave Washington a 1‑0 series lead and highlighted the team’s powerful offense, which leads MLB with 345 runs.

The series also featured roster moves: Arizona called up prospect infielder LuJames Groover, who debuted at first base, and both clubs listed numerous players on the injured list. Broadcast details note the game aired at 9:40 p.m. ET on the D‑Backs and Nationals TV networks, with streaming on Fubo.