6 Homers Give the Nats a Winning Record

About this episode

The episode discusses the Nationals' recent performance, including their six home runs in a game and player developments.

The Nats slugged their way to a 10-2 romp on Memorial Day in Cleveland. Al & Mark begin with the fact that the Nationals are above .500; the latest point in the season that they have a winning record since July 1st, 2021. (10:00) Washington crushed six homers in Monday night's win. They began the hit parade immediately as James Wood led off the game with a solo shot and two batters later Carlos Mead made it 3-0. (11:35) Mead and his .844 OPS went deep twice in the win as he is making a case to be the everyday 3B. Mead was acquired from the White Sox in late March in exchange for Boston Smith, who is currently in High-A Ball. (15:30) Jacob Young homered for the fifth time in the past seventeen games to put the Nats up 4-0. (18:20) Zack Littell took over for PJ Poulin the bottom of the 3rd and took it home the rest of the way. Littell & Miles Mikolas' improved performance have been crucial as of late. (24:00) Would the Nats be buyers at the Trade Deadline if they are still in the playoff hunt? (Let's have some fun) (29:05) Updated conversation on CJ Abrams' future with the organization.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Zuckerman, Al Galdi

Topics covered

• Washington Nationals
• baseball performance
• player analysis
• trade discussions
• hitting statistics

Keywords

• Nats
• winning record
• home runs
• Cleveland
• CJ Abrams
• Trade Deadline
• Carlos Mead
• Zack Littell

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White Sox, Boston Smith

Places: Cleveland

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