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.