The Washington Nationals put on an absolute offensive clinic Wednesday night, crushing the Minnesota Twins 15-2 in a game that saw the bats come alive in spectacular fashion. Leading the charge was shortstop CJ Abrams, who delivered a grand slam and a career-high five RBIs, anchoring a lineup that simply couldn't be stopped.
Abrams wasn't alone in the power display. Drew Millas, Brady House, and José Tena each went deep, helping the Nationals set season highs with four home runs and 10 extra-base hits. Remarkably, this explosion came after Washington had gone homerless in their previous four games—a drought that ended with a vengeance over a four-inning span.
On the mound, Miles Mikolas (1-3) turned in his best outing of the season, allowing just two runs and three hits over a season-high 5 1/3 innings. Mitchell Parker and Zak Kent combined to finish off a three-hitter, with Kent making an impressive Nationals debut just three days after being claimed off waivers from the Twins. The win was only Washington's fifth in 18 home games this season, making the offensive outburst all the more timely.
The game turned in the fifth inning when Millas launched his first home run since June 2024, a solo shot that put the Nationals ahead 3-2. From there, the floodgates opened. In the eighth inning, Daylen Lile and Curtis Mead drew walks to load the bases, setting the stage for Abrams to crush a 403-foot grand slam—his ninth homer of the season. Tena followed with a solo shot to cap a seven-run inning that put the game well out of reach.
Twins starter Bailey Ober (3-2) lasted five innings, surrendering five runs and six hits. Minnesota's pitching staff allowed their most runs since a 17-6 loss to Milwaukee last June. Matt Wallner provided the lone bright spot for the Twins with a 420-foot solo homer and two RBIs, but it wasn't nearly enough to keep pace with Washington's relentless attack.
The series finale on Thursday promises more drama, with Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (0-5, 6.49 ERA) facing Nationals righty Jake Irvin (1-4, 4.93 ERA). After a night like this, the Nationals will be hoping their bats stay hot—and their fans will be eager to see if the power surge continues.