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Categories: SPORTS

Arizona Diamondbacks 2026 season wild‑card push

Entities: CJ Abrams · James Wood · Arizona Diamondbacks · Washington Nationals · Miles Mikolas

Overview

The Diamondbacks entered early July 2026 at .500 (44‑44) and second in the NL West. By July 24 they had improved to 54‑49, a game behind the division lead, and earned a 3‑2 win in Washington behind Eduardo Rodríguez’s six strong innings and Gabriel Moreno’s seventh‑inning sacrifice fly.

The series shifted on July 25 when the Nationals reclaimed the lead with a 5‑3 victory. CJ Abrams delivered a near‑cycle, hitting a two‑run double, a solo homer and a single, while starter Foster Griffin (12‑2) worked 6⅔ innings. Arizona’s rookie left‑hander Mitch Bratt again struggled, yielding five runs in five innings, and Paul Sewald recorded his 24th save.

In the rubber game on July 26, Washington won 10‑7. Abrams homered twice, tying the franchise record for shortstop home runs, and the Nationals’ offense surged, moving them closer to the NL wild‑card. The loss left the Diamondbacks still occupying the final wild‑card spot, keeping their postseason hopes alive as the season nears its climax.

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Washington Nationals beat Diamondbacks as CJ Abrams hits two home runs

    The Nationals beat the Diamondbacks 10‑7 as CJ Abrams hit two homers and James Wood reached 30 HRs, tightening the NL wild‑card race.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 17 sources
    Washington Nationals top Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3

    Washington beat Arizona 5‑3 on July 25, highlighted by CJ Abrams’ three‑run night; the previous game saw Arizona win 3‑2 on Eduardo Rodríguez’s start. Series tied 1‑1.

  3. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Milwaukee Brewers vs Arizona Diamondbacks scheduled for July 5, 2026

    Milwaukee Brewers (54‑33) face Arizona Diamondbacks (44‑44) at Chase Field on July 5, 2026. Brewers start Brandon Sproat; Diamondbacks start Eduardo Rodriguez. Brewers are -122 favorites, over/under 9 runs.

Sources

anguscountyworld.co.uk · ca.sports.yahoo.com · cdcgaming.com · deadspin.com · diariovea.com.ve · iClarified.com · knoxradio.com · meridiano.net · mymotherlode.com · restonnow.com · si.com · sportschatplace.com · theathletic.co.uk · theathletic.com · winnipegfreepress.com · witandspitup.com · wtop.com

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