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Rockies Take 7-Game Losing Streak Into Matchup Against the Nationals
Daylen Lile homered and drove in five runs as Washington scored five in the fifth and seven in the final three innings.
On Monday, the Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies 13-3, sending Colorado to their season-worst seventh consecutive loss.
Washington holds a 3-1 advantage in the season series, entering with a 62-71 record while Colorado stood at 50-81.
Daylen Lile drove in five runs with a three-run homer, while pitcher Cade Cavalli earned his fourth consecutive win with seven strikeouts over six innings.
Colorado shortstop Ezequiel Tovar left the game in the sixth inning with a strained left wrist, while the Rockies placed starter Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list.
Washington will start left-handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. EDT, while Colorado has not announced a replacement starter.