Abrams blast pulls Nationals even in Arizona finale

Shortstop's 14th home run knots score at Chase Field.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 71 min read

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What happened: CJ Abrams leveled the score for the Washington Nationals on Sunday with a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The blast continues a productive series for Abrams as the Nationals look to complete a three-game road sweep.

Why it matters: The Nationals entered the day with a 33-32 record, holding third place in the NL East while trailing the first-place Braves by 11 games. Abrams' surge has been central to Washington's road success, as the club boasts one of the National League's best away records at 21-12.

By the numbers: Abrams' 14th home run of the season moved him to 48 RBIs, ranking second in the National League. He currently maintains a .922 OPS and a .291 batting average through 65 games.

What to watch: Washington concludes their series in Arizona before traveling to San Francisco for a three-game set against the Giants.

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