The Washington Nationals secured a dramatic victory as CJ Abrams scored the winning run, showcasing the revitalized spirit of the team post-Juan Soto trade. Manager Dave Martinez highlighted the players' commitment and the emotional highs of winning, while pitcher Jake Irvin stressed the importance of competing strongly against division rivals. As the team contends with challenges like defensive struggles and variable pitcher performances, the contributions from young talents like Abrams and MacKenzie Gore indicate a promising trajectory toward the 2025 season and beyond.
"They want to win. The only way to explain it is they're playing each game to win, and every time we win - they feel it. And it's a great feeling, and they celebrate. So it's been great." - Dave Martinez, Nationals manager
"They're a division rival. These are games that we have to win. Maybe it's just digging a little bit deeper - but these are games you really, really want. Just tried to give us a chance." - Jake Irvin, starting pitcher for the Nationals
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