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CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club in Nationals' 9-1 win over Cardinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:10 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club in Nationals' 9-1 win over Cardinals

Summary

CJ Abrams joined the 30-30 club as the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Friday night. Abrams became the 52nd player in MLB history to reach 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season. Cade Cavalli also impressed, striking out his 200th batter during the game. The Nationals scored three runs in the first inning, with Abrams contributing an RBI single and stealing his 30th base. The Cardinals' playoff hopes ended with this loss, pushing them out of contention. The teams continue their series on Saturday, with Andrew Alvarez starting for the Nationals against Michael McGreevy of the Cardinals.

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By the Numbers

•CJ Abrams hits 30th home run and steals 30th base this season.
•Cade Cavalli records 200th strikeout in five-inning start.
•Nationals score three runs in the first inning.
•Cardinals eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.
•Series continues Saturday with Alvarez facing McGreevy.

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3:10 AMYahoo Sports — CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club as Nationals rout Cardinals 9-1

What they're saying

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CJ Abrams became the 52nd player to join the 30-30 club, Cade Cavalli threw his 200th strikeout of the year, and the Washington Nationals took down the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Friday night. Abrams joined the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong as the only players to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases this season. Cavalli (13-5) struck out the side in the first, and finished with six strikeouts and four hits in five innings of work.
— Yahoo Sports

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