Strasburg, Nationals edge Diamondbacks 2-1

PHOENIX -- Stephen Strasburg struck out nine in 6 2/3 innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Saturday for their third straight victory against the NL West leaders.

Strasburg (5-3) allowed one run and five hits in Washington's sixth win in seven games. The Nationals stranded 11 baserunners, but Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon each drove in a run.

Sammy Solis and Shawn Kelley each got two outs before Ryan Madson finished the five-hitter for his third save.

Arizona dropped its season-high fourth consecutive game. The Diamondbacks also lost a series for the first time after opening with 10 wins and two ties.

Harper's ringing double into the right-field corner…