things are never that serious. unless of course they are a dylan crews bomb https://t.co/tB3GsXs34T Via @Nationals on X

What happened: Crews went deep with a runner aboard and two outs, sending the ball into the second deck. The swing accounted for both runs through six innings.

Why it matters: The opponent entered Monday at 75-68, compared with a 67-78 record for Crews' club. The one-run margin kept the late innings consequential.

By the numbers: Crews entered Monday batting .218 with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs; the blast raised his season total to 11 homers.

What to watch: Watch whether the one-run margin holds through the late innings.

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