Yohandry Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the Tigers

The Washington Nationals secured a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, with Yohandy Morales hitting a crucial two-run homer. This win marks the Nationals’ eighth victory in their last 11 games, while the Tigers have lost six of their last eight. Will Dion earned the win despite allowing a run in two innings, and Yovanny Cruz achieved his first save. Framber Valdez took the loss for Detroit. The Nationals broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a series of singles, and Morales extended the lead with his home run. Detroit’s Ben Malgeri responded with a solo homer, but the Nationals maintained their lead. Nasim Nunez added to the Nationals’ score with a run in the seventh, setting a new team record for stolen bases. The Nationals and Tigers both have a day off before concluding their seasons against the Mets and Pirates, respectively. QUESTION: How might the Nationals’ recent winning streak impact their confidence and performance in the upcoming series against the Mets?