Díaz, a veteran catcher who runs like a veteran catcher, was thrown out at home plate in a play that wasn’t close. On deck was Manny Machado. Díaz was given the green light by third base coach Tim Leiper, who, in fairness, has made many good moves, too.

Nick Pivetta was lights out for the Padres, who beat the Nationals 1-0 to take two of three in the series. Pivetta tossed seven shutout innings, striking out 10 while allowing just three hits and no walks. It was Pivetta's fourth time getting through seven scoreless frames this season. He needed just 90 pitches to do so Wednesday afternoon.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres MLB game from June 23, 2025 on ESPN.