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MLB: Washington 7, Arizona 6 (11)

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Published: Sept. 2, 2006 at 6:52 PM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Ryan Zimmerman walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday afternoon as Washington edged Arizona, 7-6.

Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth, giving him a single-season Nationals franchise record 44 homers. Ryan Church hit a three-run homer, and Bernie Castro had one RBI for the Nationals (57-77), who have won their last two games.

The winner was closer Chad Cordero (6-4).

Chris B. Young had three hits and five RBI, and Carlos Quentin hit a solo homer for the Diamondbacks (64-70).

The losing pitcher was Brandon Lyon (2-4).

The contest was the opener of a day/night doubleheader.

Topics: Alfonso Soriano, Brandon Lyon, Carlos Quentin, Chad Cordero, Ryan Zimmerman
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