Nationals 6, Diamondbacks 1: Crews and Lord Lead Road Win

The lead

June 6, 2026 - Phoenix - Brad Lord worked into the seventh for the win, Dylan Crews led the offense, and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 to take Game 2 of the series, per ESPN's game recap.

Washington finished with 14 team FP in AthX Engine scoring on a night when Arizona managed only two hits.

How the game turned

Lord (2-1) set the tone with 12 pitching FP in AthX Engine scoring. He worked deep enough to let the Nationals' offense build a lead against a D-backs staff that had been shaky in recent games.

Crews finished with 8 hitting FP in AthX Engine scoring. Washington scored six runs on eight hits while holding Arizona to a single run on two hits.

Pitching and matchup notes

Lord struck out five and walked two over six-plus innings. Arizona's lineup, which had rallied late in several recent games, could not generate traffic against Lord and the Nationals pen.

For Washington, the road win extended momentum from a strong stretch where the middle of the order had been clicking.

Bats that changed the board

Crews' 8 FP night paced a Nationals lineup that did not need a slugfest to win. AthX Engine spread value between Lord's pitching line and the top of the order.

AthX Engine fantasy angle

AthX Engine graded Washington at 14 team FP in a low-hit road win. Starter-heavy nights with modest run support still register on the team board, separate from dynamic pricing.

What comes next

The Nationals and Diamondbacks play again Sunday at Chase Field, per the MLB schedule.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule, ESPN scoreboard, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*