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Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Randal Grichuk entered Sunday, April 6, batting .313 in seven games played, and four of his five hits were doubles. He also delivered in the clutch on the two previous days. Grichuk's two-out, two-run, tie-breaking double in the seventh inning gave the Diamondbacks the win on April 4.
On April 5, Grichuk singled with two outs to drive in Tim Tawa in the sixth inning for the Diamondbacks' first run of the day.
"He's got a real good idea of what he's trying to do per at-bat," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said of Grichuk. "He doesn't just hit lefties. We're equipped to handle it differently. I know that he wants to play every day, but with Pavin (Smith) and he splitting the (DH) job, I think they both complement each other. Not surprised by that at all, he's just a good hitter, smart hitter and an experienced hitter."
Diamondbacks at Nationals, 10:35 a.m., Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks RHP Corbin Burnes (0-0, 4.15) vs. Nationals RHP Trevor Williams (0-0, 5.40)
At Nationals Park: Burnes looks for a better outing than his season and Diamondbacks debut, in which he allowed four earned runs in 4 ⅓ innings despite eight strikeouts on April 1. This is to be his third career start against the Nationals, and first since May of 2024. "He's a perfectionist. He's striving for the smallest spot on the plate to throw a pitch as perfectly as he can," Lovullo said. "He knows how to get balls to certain places at certain times and it's a lot of fun to watch." Williams is 12-11 over the past two seasons with the Nationals. He played his college ball at Arizona State, pitched five innings in his first start of the 2025 season and allowed four runs on 10 hits. He is 2-4 with a 4.24 ERA against the Diamondbacks in his career, having made nine appearances (eight starts) against them.
Monday, April 7: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38) vs. Orioles RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75).
Tuesday, April 8: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (1-1, 10.00) vs. Orioles RHP Charlie Morton (0-2, 9.72).
Wednesday, April 9: At Chase Field, 12:40 p.m. Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (1-1, 5.25) vs. Orioles RHP Dean Kremer (1-1, 6.52).
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Diamondbacks aim for 2nd series win of season vs Nationals
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On April 5, Grichuk singled with two outs to drive in Tim Tawa in the sixth inning for the Diamondbacks' first run of the day.
"He's got a real good idea of what he's trying to do per at-bat," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said of Grichuk. "He doesn't just hit lefties. We're equipped to handle it differently. I know that he wants to play every day, but with Pavin (Smith) and he splitting the (DH) job, I think they both complement each other. Not surprised by that at all, he's just a good hitter, smart hitter and an experienced hitter."
Arizona Diamondbacks-Washington Nationals Sunday pitching matchup
Diamondbacks at Nationals, 10:35 a.m., Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks RHP Corbin Burnes (0-0, 4.15) vs. Nationals RHP Trevor Williams (0-0, 5.40)
At Nationals Park: Burnes looks for a better outing than his season and Diamondbacks debut, in which he allowed four earned runs in 4 ⅓ innings despite eight strikeouts on April 1. This is to be his third career start against the Nationals, and first since May of 2024. "He's a perfectionist. He's striving for the smallest spot on the plate to throw a pitch as perfectly as he can," Lovullo said. "He knows how to get balls to certain places at certain times and it's a lot of fun to watch." Williams is 12-11 over the past two seasons with the Nationals. He played his college ball at Arizona State, pitched five innings in his first start of the 2025 season and allowed four runs on 10 hits. He is 2-4 with a 4.24 ERA against the Diamondbacks in his career, having made nine appearances (eight starts) against them.
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Monday, April 7: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38) vs. Orioles RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75).
Tuesday, April 8: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (1-1, 10.00) vs. Orioles RHP Charlie Morton (0-2, 9.72).
Wednesday, April 9: At Chase Field, 12:40 p.m. Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (1-1, 5.25) vs. Orioles RHP Dean Kremer (1-1, 6.52).
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Diamondbacks aim for 2nd series win of season vs Nationals
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