Nationals Secure Series Win as Corbin Shines against Rangers
The Washington Nationals ended a five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers, securing their first home series win since mid-May. Pitcher Patrick Corbin had a strong performance, striking out six and allowing only one run over seven innings. The Nationals' offense showed improvement, with Dominic Smith hitting a home run and clutch hits from Alex Call and CJ Abrams extending their lead. The win boosts the Nationals' confidence heading into the all-star break, as they have won four of their past five series.