**Diamondbacks' Burnes Exits Early With Apparent Injury in Win Over Nationals**

Arizona Diamondbacks' star pitcher Corbin Burnes was unexpectedly pulled from the game against the Washington Nationals after just 70 pitches due to an apparent injury. As the Diamondbacks held a 3-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning, Burnes conceded a single to CJ Abrams with two outs before signaling towards the dugout and expressing frustration.

Reliever Jalen Beeks stepped in for Burnes and instantly allowed an RBI single but managed to secure the third out, helping Arizona to a 3-1 victory. Despite his early exit, Burnes' performance for the game included allowing one run and four hits over 4⅔ innings, with one walk and six strikeouts. Currently, Burnes holds a 3-2 record with a 2.66 ERA across 11 starts this season.

Burnes, who joined the Diamondbacks this season on a substantial six-year, $210 million contract, has been a key player for the team amid a slew of injuries among its pitching staff. Arizona's rotation already faces significant challenges with Jordan Montgomery undergoing Tommy John surgery, Eduardo Rodríguez sidelined with a shoulder injury, and reliever A.J. Puk dealing with an elbow issue.

The Diamondbacks experienced a heavy loss on Saturday, allowing 10 runs in the first inning, marking their ninth defeat in the last ten games. Despite the string of setbacks, the team managed to rally behind Burnes’ early innings and Beeks’ relief to secure a much-needed win against the Nationals.