WASHINGTON — Nathaniel Lowe homered and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game losing streak Saturday with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Mitchell Parker earned his first win at home since May 20 for Washington, which had dropped nine of 10.

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