After squandering an early 2-0, the Washington Nationals rallied in the sixth inning to load the bases. Setting up a dramatic moment, as Anthony Rendon uncorked a clutch grand slam. The go-ahead blast broke up a 2-2 tie with the Atlanta Braves.
The Nationals have a potent lineup that features Juan Soto, Trea Turner, Adam Eaton, and Victor Robles, but Rendon has been the heart of the lineup.
Rendon has 23 home runs and 80 RBIs on the season. He leads the National League among third basemen with a .318 batting average. His 1.020 .OPS leads third basemen in MLB. Numbers that presumably driving his asking price in a contract year.
Patrick Corbin (9-5) collected the win for the Nationals, allowing two runs, five hits, and two walks while striking out eight in six innings.
With the win, the Nationals gain a game on the Braves as they stand 4.5 games back of Atlanta for first-place in the NL East. Washington also leaps into the top NL Wild Card spot.
