"Despite being generally woeful, the Nationals are doing a Thing. They actually kinda-sorta started doing it last year, where they finished middle of the pack in xwOBA."
"Nine Nationals have 50+ PAs this season: James Wood, Daylen Lile, CJ Abrams, Brady House, Nasim Nunez, Luis Garcia Jr., Jacob Young, Jorbit Vivas, and Joey Weimer."
"Put it all together, and somehow, the Nationals have baseball's seventh-best xwOBA, with that cast of characters getting prominent playing time."
"Where they have succeeded is converting their hits into runs, being one of just three teams to score 5.5 runs per game or more."
The Nationals have surprisingly scored the third most runs in baseball this season, despite a challenging roster and a mid-rebuild Front Office change. Nine players have over 50 plate appearances, with two, James Wood and CJ Abrams, boasting xwOBAs over .400. The team's xwOBA ranks seventh overall, indicating effective hit conversion into runs. They are one of only three teams averaging over 5.5 runs per game, showcasing their ability to score despite a less recognized lineup.
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