Yohandy Morales’ two-run homer in the sixth put Washington ahead 3-0, and the Nationals held on to beat Detroit 4-2 for their 75th win. Nasim Nuñez stole his 48th and 49th bases, setting the franchise’s single-season record.
Richard Lovelady opened for Washington and recorded four outs before Brad Lord delivered 3.1 scoreless innings. Detroit narrowed the lead with a sixth-inning homer, and Nuñez scored in the seventh. Yovanny Cruz recorded the final out after giving up three hits in the ninth, with the potential winning run at the plate.
Washington is 8-3 since a seven-game losing streak. After a day off, the Nationals are set to finish the season with a home series against the Mets.
