Game 9 lineups: Nats vs. Diamondbacks

For the first time this season, the Nationals are in position to win a series.

The Nats will look to build upon the eight runs they put up in the first two games. But they will have a tough task against Diamondbacks starter Corbin Burnes. The right-hander is making his second start of the six-year, $210 million contract he received from Arizona over the offseason after he finished fifth in American League Cy Young Award voting in his one year with the Orioles.

Burnes was charged with four runs (two earned), four hits and three walks with eight strikeouts over 4 ⅓ innings in his Arizona debut against the Yankees. He did give up two home runs to that dangerous New York lineup, so maybe the Nats can follow the Bronx Bombers’ footsteps and take Burnes deep a couple of times this afternoon.

Today was supposed to be Michael Soroka’s second start in a Nationals uniform, but a right arm biceps strain landed him on the 15-day injured list. So instead it will be Trevor Williams taking the mound for his second start. Thanks to Thursday’s off-day, the right-hander will be on normal rest. Williams gave up 10 hits (all singles) and three runs in his 2025 debut against the Blue Jays, but for the most part had a solid five innings.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS vs. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Where: Nationals Park
Gametime: 1:35 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN2, MLB.tv
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, DC 87.7 (Spanish), MLB.com
Weather: Cloudy, 57 degrees, wind 8 mph in from left field

NATIONALS
SS CJ Abrams
2B Luis García Jr.
C Keibert Ruiz
1B Nathaniel Lowe
LF James Wood
DH Josh Bell
RF Alex Call
3B Paul DeJong
CF Dylan Crews

RHP Trevor Williams

DIAMONDBACKS
RF Corbin Carroll
SS Geraldo Perdomo
DH Pavin Smith
1B Josh Naylor
LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
3B Eugenio Suárez
CF Alek Thomas
C Jose Herrera
2B Garrett Hampson

RHP Corbin Burnes