CJ Abrams Hits Like a Derby Champ | Washington Nationals News

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So, CJ Abrams, the shortstop for the Nationals, he's been having a pretty solid season. We're talking about him setting a new career high in home runs, and he still got like 62 games left to play. He's also up there in RBIs, tied for third in the whole league and second in the National League. This past Sunday, he really showed out against the Athletics. In the fifth inning, with a runner on base in two outs, he absolutely crushed a fastball. It was a two run shot, and he even took a second to watch it fly, kind of like he was in a home run derby. It's funny, he actually said his favorite part of the All-Star experience last year was watching the home run derby even though he wasn't in it. Now he's hitting homers like he's in one. That homer gave his team some much needed breathing room, and again they ended up winning five to two.
He also added a double and a walk that day, showing he's contributing in multiple ways. His teammate Foster Griffin also pissed a gem, only giving up one run over seven innings. So it was a good day all around for the Nationals, with Abrams leading the charge at the plate.