Diamondbacks Secure Wins Over Phillies and Nationals Amidst Player Milestones

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a successful stretch, highlighted by a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals. Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Gabriel Moreno, and Joc Pederson homered against Phillies starter Taijuan Walker, while Ketel Marte and Slade Cecconi led the charge against the Nationals. The Diamondbacks have won six of their last eight games, bringing them close to a .500 record. Meanwhile, Phillies' Cole Hamels retired with a pregame ceremony, and the Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas is set to resume his rehab after a hamstring injury. Both teams have had mixed results, with the Phillies struggling and the Diamondbacks showing signs of improvement.