Nationals Defeat Brewers 6-5 with Abrams' Heroics

CJ Abrams' two-run home run in the ninth inning led the Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, marking their first consecutive wins since July 4. Abrams, despite a recent slump, showcased resilience with a crucial homer, contributing to his 15 home runs and a .269/.344/.486 slash line for the season. The Nationals' bullpen excelled, holding the Brewers scoreless for eight innings after falling behind 5-0 early in the game. Manager Dave Martinez praised the team's resilience and bullpen performance, with Derek Law earning the win and Kyle Finnegan securing his 25th save. The Brewers, managed by Pat Murphy, faced strong pitching from the Nationals and saw closer Trevor Megill struggle in the ninth, ultimately leading to Abrams' game-winning home run.