CJ Abrams’ clutch homer propels the Washington Nationals to a series win over the hapless Mets
CJ Abrams gave the Nats the lead and a clutch outing by Gus Varland helped them hold on to beat the Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals hits a single in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 28, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Nats won yet another road series with a gutsy 5-4 win against the Mets. It was a glorious win for the Nats and an agonizing loss for the Mets, who are now a shocking 10-21.
This game was always going to be decided by a clutch hit, and the Nats were the team that got the big hit when it mattered most. Going back to the very start of the game, this contest could have been very different if not for an insane defensive play by James Wood. The Nats 6’6 right fielder needed every inch to rob a Juan Soto home run.
Wood made another great defensive play later in the game. It really feels like Wood is much more comfortable out in right field. JIMMY TREEESSS 🌳 pic.
twitter. com/OygMtLi6Eh — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 30, 2026 Perhaps powered by the momentum from that play, the Nats offense went to work in the second inning. After a Jorbit Vivas single, a ground ball hit to the pitcher by Nasim Nunez led to Vivas scoring all the way from first after a comedy of errors by Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta.