Cal Abrams' two-run homer in the eighth inning lifted Washington to a 5-4 victory over New York at Citi Field, erasing a one-run deficit in the game's decisive moment.
Abrams went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI and a home run, providing the crucial swing after the Mets had taken a 4-3 lead. The 403-foot blast to right center scored Lile and proved to be the game-winner for the Nationals.
The game turned on two pivotal swings. MJ Melendez's three-run homer in the third inning tied the game 3-3, scoring Bichette and Soto after Washington had built an early 3-0 lead. But Abrams answered in the eighth, homering to right center with Lile aboard to give the Nationals the lead for good.
Freddy Peralta pitched well for New York, allowing 3 runs over 6.0 innings with 6 strikeouts, but Luke Weaver couldn't hold the lead in relief. Weaver allowed 2 runs in 1.0 inning to take the loss. Mitchell Parker earned the win for Washington despite lasting just 3.0 innings, while Gus Varland picked up his third save.
Washington snapped a losing streak to improve to 14-17. New York fell to 10-20 with the loss.