Abrams Reaches 100 RBI Milestone With Two-Homer Game vs. Tigers
The Nationals second baseman is putting together a breakout season, cementing himself as one of the game's rising stars.

CJ Abrams homered twice against the Tigers, pushing his RBI total past 100 for the season. The Nationals second baseman joins a rare group of players to reach that milestone at his position. The performance reinforces his emergence as a frontline offensive contributor. Washington's lineup receives a meaningful boost from his continued production.
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