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Watch: Ryan Zimmerman blasts three-run bomb

Ryan Zimmerman opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns of the coronavirus. The year off has seemingly recharged his juices, and the Washington Nationals slugger is on a tear at the plate.

Sunday once again delivered, belting a bomb of a three-run home run off the Miami Marlins’ Trevor Rogers.

Zimmerman’s blast made up for a base running botch by Victor Robles that ended with the center fielder thrown out on a double steal attempt. After walking the red-hot Trea Turner, Zimmerman got a hold of a 96-mph fastball from Rogers.

Ryan Zimmerman now has four home runs on the season. It was a pivotal moment as the was the Nationals’ sole offense. However, it was all they needed as Max Scherzer struck out nine and allowed one run in the complete game 3-1 win.

It’s been a strong start to the 2021 season for the first-ever draft pick of the Washington Nationals. Through 17 games, he is hitting .319 with a on-base percentage of .347 and .596 slugging percentage.

Both his average and slugging are on pace to be career-highs. Not bad for the 36-year old in his 16th season.

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