Jacob Young hits 10th home run, showcasing growth for Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Jacob Young of the Washington Nationals hit his 10th home run of the season during a game against the Chicago Cubs on August 11, 2026. This marks a significant power surge for Young, who entered the season with only five career homers. The Nationals lead MLB in runs scored this year, benefiting from Young's transformation after focusing on improving his batting approach. Following a dip in performance during June, Young has rebounded to hit.352 with a 1.057 OPS since the All-Star Break, contributing to an offensive turnaround for the team.
- •Jacob Young hit his 10th home run on August 11, 2026.
- •His previous career-high was five home runs before this season.
- •Young's OPS has increased from.583 to.719 this year.
- •He rebounded to hit.352 since the All-Star Break.
- •The Nationals lead MLB in runs scored this season.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals outfielder Jacob Young reaches another power milestone in career year
"Jacob Young’s power surge is one of the loudest examples of the Washington Nationals offensive turnaround this season
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