The Washington Nationals hold their nerve in a gutsy win over the Pirates
It was not easy, but the Nationals pitching staff managed to hold on to a 5-1 lead by the skin of their teeth
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 14: Cionel Pérez #51 of the Washington Nationals reacts after an inning-ending double play during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was tenuous and I was convinced the Pirates were going to win until that Nick Yorke pop up landed in Curtis Mead’s glove, but the Nats got the job done. They just barely made their early 5-1 lead stick thanks to some solid work by the bullpen.
Tonight, the bullpen and CJ Abrams were the stars of the show. Speaking of Abrams, he has made quite the statement to start this season. He was in the middle of everything good tonight.
The Nats shortstop was three for four with a homer and two RBI’s. His homer off of Mitch Keller tied him with Gunnar Henderson for most home runs by a shortstop with six. The Alien is on a roll right now, and he is leading the Nats to victories.
The only shortstops with 6 home runs this season: Gunnar Henderson CJ Abrams 👀 Abrams has gotten off to an ELECTRIC start this year! pic. twitter.