García’s Power Surge Rewrites Nationals History

**Corey** (0:00)
It's June 28th. You're listening to Washington Nationals News Today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Corey with the story.
Luis García Jr is having a Monster Month for the Nationals. He just hit two home runs in a single game, bringing his June total to 10 That makes him the first Nationals player to hit double-digit homers in a month since 2012, and only the seventh in franchise history. This recent power surge is a huge turnaround for García.
Last year, he had a much lower batting average and barely hit more home runs in the entire season than he has this month alone. He's playing in significantly fewer games this year, too, showing a real jump in his performance. The team has been working with him on his approach at the plate. They're encouraging him to be more selective and wait for pitches he can really drive, rather than trying to hit everything. It seems like that strategy is paying off big time, as he's showing more patience and power. His home runs lately have come in different counts, showing he's not just guessing. He's been able to connect on pitches he likes, even when he's behind in the count. This shows a real maturity in his hitting game, which is impressive for a young player. García has been with the Nationals organization for a long time, signing as a teenager back in 2016
Now, a decade later, he's really stepping up and becoming a key player for the team.