CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. hit 20th homers in Nationals' 8-2 win over Astros
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Last updated Jul 9, 2026
CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th home runs of the season as the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 8-2 on Wednesday night. Foster Griffin contributed to the victory, allowing just one run in seven innings, tying a career-high with nine strikeouts. The Nationals scored in multiple innings, featuring García's three-run homer and Abrams' leadoff blast in the fifth. Griffin's performance improved his record to 10-2, marking the most wins for a Nationals rookie since the franchise's relocation in 2005. The Nationals secured two wins in their three-game series against Houston, moving two games above.500. They will face the New York Yankees next, while the Astros continue their trip against Texas.
- •Nationals score eight runs against Astros in series finale
- •Griffin improves to 10-2, tying rookie win record for Nationals
- •García and Abrams both hit 20 home runs this season
- •Houston's lone run comes from Brice Matthews' fifth-inning single
- •Nationals next face the New York Yankees on Friday
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. reach 20 home run mark as the Nationals secure a series win
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals lock in series win after 8-2 victory over Houston Astros
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers as the Nationals rout the Astros 8-2
"CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers of the season, and the Washington Nationals pounded the Houston Astros 8-2 on Wednesday night. Foster Griffin (10-2) allowed one run in seven innings for Washington, which took two of three from Houston to move two games over .500. Griffin's 10 victories are the most for a Nationals rookie since the club moved from Montreal before the 2005 season.
"Foster Griffin dazzles, CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr join James Wood in the 20 HR club as the Washington Nationals down the Houston Astros
"Foster Griffin had another outstanding outing and the Washington Nationals bats went nuts again as they beat the Astros
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 2:25 AMCJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. reach 20 home run mark as the Nationals secure a series win
Foster Griffin had another outstanding outing and the Washington Nationals bats went nuts again as they beat the Astros
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 2:01 AMWashington Nationals lock in series win after 8-2 victory over Houston Astros
Foster Griffin dazzles, CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr join James Wood in the 20 HR club as the Washington Nationals down the Houston Astros
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:52 AMCJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers as the Nationals rout the Astros 8-2
CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. both hit their 20th homers of the season, and the Washington Nationals pounded the Houston Astros 8-2 on Wednesday night. Foster Griffin (10-2) allowed one run in seven innings for Washington, which took two of three from Houston to move two games over .500. Griffin's 10 victories are the most for a Nationals rookie since the club moved from Montreal before the 2005 season.
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