Abrams, Wood Spark Nationals in 5-3 Win Over Diamondbacks

CJ Abrams is having the strongest season of his career, matching a career high with 27 homers in 102 games and earning his second All-Star selection as part of a Nationals lineup that also features rising star James Wood. Abrams set franchise history by becoming the Nationals’ shortstop with the most homers in a season, surpassing Ian Desmond’s 2012 total, while Wood and Abrams form one of MLB’s top young hitting duos with 27 and 29 home runs respectively this season. The pair became only the second duo in MLB history to reach 25-plus homers and 15-plus stolen bases within the first 105 games, and they are among the youngest to reach 25 homers this early in a season. Abrams has driven in a career-high 79 RBIs, including multi-hit games and a late-season surge as Washington battles for position in the NL playoff race, with Wood contributing strong power numbers as well. The Nationals have split attention with the Diamondbacks, who are contending for a wild-card spot, as Abrams continued to produce in weekend action that featured key RBIs, steals, and homers in multiple games. The ongoing performances keep Abrams under team control through at least 2029, while Wood advances as a high-upside running mate in Washington’s lineup.