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Nationals pummel White Sox 13-3, led by Thomas' HR

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Dominic Smith - Not starting against leftySmith isn't in the Nationals' lineup Thursday versus Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactWith southpaw Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Smith will retreat to the dugout to begin Thursday's game. Joey Meneses will fill in at first base, moving Keibert Ruiz into the DH spot while Drew Millas starts behind the dish.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jake Alu - Sitting against leftyAlu isn't in the Nationals' lineup Thursday against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactWith lefty starter Max Fried on the bump for Atlanta, Alu will take a seat for the beginning of Thursday's contest. His absence will allow Alex Call to start in right field while batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ildemaro Vargas - Resting ThursdayVargas isn't in the Nationals' lineup Thursday against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactAlthough the switch-hitting Vargas holds a .773 OPS against left-handed pitchers this season, he'll get a day off against Max Fried on Thursday. Carter Kieboom will start at third base instead while batting fifth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

CJ Abrams - Two doubles, two RBI in winAbrams went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 13-3 win over the White Sox. He also drew two walks.

ImpactAbrams doubled to lead off the first inning before coming around to score Washington's first of 13 runs on the day. He added another double in the following inning to score Ildemaro Vargas and Jacob Young, giving the shortstop his fifth multi-hit game this month. Abrams has now hit safely in three straight and has drawn 11 walks already this month after recording just two free passes in August.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Joey Meneses - Homers, collects three hitsMeneses went 3-for-6 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's victory over the White Sox.

ImpactMeneses singled in two of his first three at-bats before launching a two-run home run in the fifth to extend Washington's lead. The designated hitter has now homered in back-to-back games, collecting five RBI over that brief stretch, while it also marked his 14th game this season with at least three hits.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Josiah Gray - Earns eighth winGray (8-12) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out four.

ImpactGray allowed just one run on the afternoon despite allowing the leadoff man to reach in three of the five innings in which he appeared. The right-hander was also gifted with plenty of run support early, helping him cruise to his eighth win of the season and his first since July 22. Gray came into the game having lost each of his last four decisions (spanning seven starts) but he's now allowed three runs or fewer in three consecutive outings.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Column: 'Royalization' of the Chicago White Sox is full steam aheadWhenever Chris Getz hears Lorde sing “We could be Royals,” he must feel compelled to sing along at the top of his lungs.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM