) Comparing this team to the 2005 Nationals, who had a surprisingly strong start.
) CJ Abrams hit a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 1st to put Washington ahead right away. Abrams is in a four-way tie for most RBIs in all of Baseball (42). Abrams also had an impressive OPS (.928) which is the 7th highest in the NL.
) Jacob Young's 2-run HR in the bottom of the 8th gave the Nats a four run cushion. Young has homered four times this month and already has a career high with six home runs on the season.
) Keibert Ruiz hit a RBI double to give Washington a 4-1 lead. Ruiz's OPS has recently skyrocketed and he is now slugging .500. Ruiz was thrown out at home on a controversial play and hear why Blake Butera was unable to challenge the call.
) Nasim Nuñez had a great all-around game as he stole a base, made an impressive play in the field, and laid down a sacrifice bunt.
) Zack Littell & Andrew Alvarez combined for all nine innings in the victory. This tandem is expected to continue to work together when it is time in the rotation.
The Nats are back at .500 after beating the Mets for the 2nd straight night. Mark & Al convene after the 8-4 victory on Wednesday night and put in perspective where this team stands after 50 games played.(((((((
