Nationals sixth. Nasim Nunez strikes out swinging. Luis Garcia singles to center field. James Wood homers to left field. Luis Garcia scores. Keibert Ruiz strikes out swinging. Jose Tena strikes out ...
With the Nationals optioning C.J. Abrams to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Nunez could take on an everyday role in the middle infield during the final week of the regular season.
Nunez has gone 0-for-8 with a walk and a stolen base over his prior three starts and will likely head back to a reserve role once Abrams is cleared to rejoin the lineup.