CJ Abrams hits two homers as Nationals defeat Tigers 3-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and a solo shot, leading the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on September 22. The win marks the Nationals' seventh in their last ten games, while the Tigers fell to 2-5 in their past seven. Washington took an early lead in the second inning with Abrams' first homer, but Detroit tied the game in the sixth. Abrams' second homer in the seventh inning secured the win. Jackson Kent picked up the win in relief for Washington, while Tigers starter Drew Anderson took the loss. The teams will play the final game of their series on September 23.
- •Nationals improve to 74-84 this season
- •Tigers drop to 74-84 with five losses in last seven games
- •Abrams achieves 30 homer/30 stolen base season
- •Jackson Kent gets win in relief for Nationals
- •Final game of the series scheduled for September 23
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"CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. The Nationals won for the seventh time in 10 games, while Detroit dropped to 2-5 in its last seven. The Tigers have scored exactly one run in all five losses, while scoring nine and 11 runs in the two wins.
"Washington Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams hit two home runs in Washington's 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Here's what we saw.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:36 AMDrew Anderson making 2027 case, but CJ Abrams homers Nats past Tigers
Washington Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams hit two home runs in Washington's 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Here's what we saw.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:26 AMCJ Abrams homers twice, drives in three runs as Nationals beat Tigers 3-1
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. The Nationals won for the seventh time in 10 games, while Detroit dropped to 2-5 in its last seven. The Tigers have scored exactly one run in all five losses, while scoring nine and 11 runs in the two wins.
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