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CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club as Nationals rout Cardinals 9-1

Washington Nationals secured a 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, with three players joining the exclusive 30-30 club. First-year 30-30 inductee CJ Abrams, along with Cade Cavalli, became the 52nd player to achieve 30 homers and 30 steals in a single season. Abrams, who recently signed a four-year, $47 million contract extension, joined Alfonso Soriano as the only Nationals to accomplish this feat.

Cavalli, who recorded his 200th strikeout of the year, led the pitching staff with a 6-5 win. The Nats' offense exploded in the first inning, scoring three runs on Abrams' RBI single and a steal by Abrams himself. Brady House followed with an RBI groundout, while Dylan Crews drove in four more runs in the third inning with his 12th homer of the season.

The game saw Crews and Morales contribute with crucial runs, making it a thrilling exhibition for fans.

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CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club as Nationals rout Cardinals 9-1

CJ Abrams became the 52nd player to join the 30-30 club, Cade Cavalli threw his 200th strikeout of the year, and the Washington Nationals took down the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Friday night.

  • CJ Abrams joins 30-30 club with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases
  • Cade Cavalli strikes out 200th batter, signing $47M contract extension
  • Nationals defeat Cardinals 9-1, eliminating St. Louis from playoffs

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