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Nationals Face Pirates in Series Decider
5 Jul
Summary
- Nationals and Pirates play Sunday to break series tie.
- Washington's James Wood ranks 7th in MLB for home runs.
- Key players like Bryan Reynolds and C.J. Abrams are featured.
The Washington Nationals are set to host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with the series currently tied at 1-1. This game will determine the series winner between the two teams.
Cade Cavalli is expected to start for the Nationals, who hold a 46-44 season record and are positioned fourth in the NL East. Countering him for the Pirates will be Bubba Chandler, as Pittsburgh enters the game with a 45-45 record and also sits fourth in the NL Central.
Key offensive talents are set to feature in this contest. For the Nationals, James Wood has been a standout performer, ranking seventh in Major League Baseball with 23 home runs and driving in 56 RBIs. C.J. Abrams also contributes significantly with 18 home runs and 60 RBIs.
The Pirates will look to Bryan Reynolds, who boasts a .284 batting average, 12 home runs, and 55 RBIs. Another player to watch is Brandon Lowe, who has hit 20 home runs and accumulated 60 RBIs.
