Abrams finding power stroke
During a tough 2nd half for All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams, a leadoff homer brought some hope for a turnaround.
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CJ Abrams leads off the game with a home run to right-center field, giving the Nationals a 1-0 lead
The data behind CJ Abrams' home run
Andrés Chaparro hits a line-drive double to left-center field, scoring James Wood and cutting the Nationals' deficit to 7-3 in the 9th
Manager Dave Martinez talks about CJ Abrams' leadoff home run and Patrick Corbin's rough start following the Nationals' 7-3 loss
Patrick Corbin strikes out five batters over six innings in his start against the Pirates
The data behind Patrick Corbin's outing
Isiah Kiner-Falefa hits a grounder that deflects off of Patrick Corbin's foot and Joey Gallo fields it, then tags Kiner-Falefa for the out
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— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 8, 2024
Ildemaro Vargas delivers a double to right that scores James Wood and Jacob Young, putting the Nationals ahead 7-6 in the top of the 9th