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Abrams' 30th Homer Not Enough as Dodgers Win
7 Sep
Summary
- CJ Abrams hit his 30th home run, a team first for shortstops.
- Mookie Betts' late homer secured the Dodgers' fourth straight win.
- Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers' lineup again.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fourth straight win, narrowly defeating the Washington Nationals 7-5. The Nationals' shortstop, CJ Abrams, delivered a standout performance, hitting his 30th home run of the season, a new team record for a shortstop. Abrams' blast in the fourth inning tied the game, marking a significant milestone as the first shortstop in team history to reach this mark. He surpassed Ian Desmond's previous record of 25 home runs set in 2012. Despite Abrams' historic night, the Dodgers secured the victory thanks to Mookie Betts' clutch three-run home run in the eighth inning. The win improved the Dodgers' season record to 86-57, while the Nationals dropped to 67-78. This marks the Dodgers' sixth win against the Nationals this year. Notably, Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers' lineup for the fourth consecutive game, continuing to deal with lingering injuries. Dodgers coach Dave Roberts expressed the team's need to elevate their performance heading into the playoffs, acknowledging a recent dip in August.
