Nationals Vs. Diamondbacks: Washington's Winning Streak Ends With 7-4 Loss

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Nationals Vs. Diamondbacks Final: Washington's Eight Game Win Streak Stopped In 7-4 Loss To Arizona

The Washington Nationals quest to win a ninth straight game fell short on Sunday in the desert, but not without a spirited comeback attempt Washington fans have seen become commonplace in this special season. The Nationals fell 7-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, scoring two runs in the top of the ninth inning on three hits and a walk before Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz was able to shut the door on Washington.

Nationals starter Ross Detwiler was roughed up early by Arizona. The left-hander lasted just 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs. Craig Stammen entered in relief of Detwiler, and fared only slightly better, giving up two runs in 2 1/3 innings of work.

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt did most of the damage for the Diamondbacks, going two for four with three runs batted in and two runs scored. Goldschmidt even added a stolen base, his 11th of the year, for good measure.

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Nationals Vs. Diamondbacks Score Update: Snakes Lead 3-0 In Fifth Inning

The Washington Nationals' bid for a ninth-straight win hasn't gotten off to a good start, as they trail 3-0 in the fifth inning.

Patrick Gorbin has shut down the Nats thus far, allowing only one hit, no walks and striking out four. Bryce Harper has the lone hit for Washington so far.

The Diamondbacks opened the scoring in the bottom of the second when Paul Goldschmidt scored on a throwing error when attempting to steal third. Goldschmidt came up big again in the third when he hit a two-run double.

Ross Detwiler has allowed the three runs (two earned) on just two hits and no walks.

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Nationals Vs. Diamondbacks Final: Five Run Fifth Inning Propels Washington To Eighth Straight Victory

The sizzling Washington Nationals notched their eight straight win on Sunday night with a 6-5 victory over the host Arizona Diamondbacks, overcoming early struggles from starter Edwin Jackson and a 4-1 third inning deficit. Jackson allowed five earned runs in five innings of work, but a five run fifth inning from the Washington offense propelled the team to victory.

Tom Gorzelanny, Ryan Mattheus, Mike Gonzalez and Tyler Clippard held the Arizona bats in check after the fifth inning, with closer Clippard earning his 24th save of the season via a perfect ninth inning.

Jayson Werth, hitting leadoff for manager Davey Johnson, and Ryan Zimmerman combined to go four for nine at the plate on Saturday night, driving in three runs combined. Steve Lombardozzi chipped in a two for four night at the dish with one run scored for the Nationals.

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Ian Desmond Injury Update: Shortstop To Take Hitting Practice On Saturday

According to William Ladson, Washington Nationals short stop Ian Desmond will take batting practice on Saturday for the first time since being placed on the DL on July 22nd with an oblique injury:

Ian Desmond, currently on the disabled list because of an oblique injury, will take hitting practice today in Arizona. #Nats#MLB

— William Ladson (@washingnats) August 11, 2012

The 26-year-old Desmond has been slowed by his injured oblique since June and an MRI showed that he'd torn his left oblique in late July. Desmond took ground balls on Monday but manager Davey Johnson plans to wait another two or three weeks before bringing him back.

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Nationals Vs. Diamondbacks: Washington Aims For Eighth Straight Win On Saturday Night In Arizona

The red-hot Washington Nationals (70-43) look to continue their winning ways when they face the scuffling Arizona Diamondbacks (57-56) on Saturday night at Chase Field in Phoenix. Washington is looking to win their eight straight overall and on the road. The Nationals have won 11 of their last 12 road contests, and have a MLB-best 38-21 road record.

Edwin Jackson (6-7, 3.56 ERA) will be on the hill for Davey Johnson's club. Jackson, who threw a no-hitter as a member of the Diamondbacks, is 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA in five starts against Arizona. He allowed four runs in six innings of work when these two team's squared off on May 2.

Left-hander Wade Miley (12-7, 2.85 ERA) will take the mound for Arizona. Miley is coming off two solid starts against Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, and earned his first major league win in an August 25 start against the Nationals.

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Nationals Vs. Diamondbacks Lineup: Bryce Harper Starting After Off Day

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has been struggling tremendously in the past few weeks, which led to manager Davey Johnson giving Harper a day off Thursday. He is now back in the lineup on Friday and he will look to put his past struggles behind him.

Here is the team's lineup for Friday night, as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the desert.

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First pitch from Chase Field is set for 9:40 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on MASN 2 and can be heard on 106.7 The Fan FM.

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