WASHINGTON -- The Mets are one of many Nationals' most-faced opponents, between Spring Training and the common season. Perhaps that may be a good factor for shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams has hit two of his three house runs this season towards the National League East rivals. “It doesn’t really matter who it is,” mentioned Abrams. “It’s just good for the confidence, get things going. It’s good for the team as well. We’re winning, so let’s keep going.” On Sunday afternoon, Abrams belted the go-ahead homer within the seventh inning to raise the Nationals over the Mets, 3-2. The matinee was the continuation of Saturday’s suspended contest (because of inclement climate) and was Game 1 of a cut up doubleheader. Abrams hammered a cutter from right-hander Dominic Leone a Statcast-projected 411 toes ...

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