Yohandy Morales

The Mets come into town for a three-game set.

Last night, we beat Detroit 4-2 behind Yohandy Morales' second homer in three games.

But tonight, it's a new opponent.

Cade Cavalli is the probable starter for Washington.

Absolutely.

And he's not alone.

Yohandy Morales had that homer against Detroit.

Dylan Cruz is always a threat in RF.

The White Sox remain one game behind in the AL Central race as Cleveland lost 1-0 to Boston.

Yohandy Morales homered for the second time in three games.

The Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.

Washington has won eight of its last 11.

Dansby Swanson drove in both runs for the Cubs, who needed a win or an Arizona loss at Colorado to secure a National League wildcard spot.

Mikael Garcia had three hits and three RBIs, including a tie-breaking run-scoring double in the seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 5-4 and delayed Chicago's bid for a postseason berth.

Yohandy Morales homered for the second time in three games.

The Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.

It's PCA.

Next on the list, Yohandy Morales, Washington Nationals, one for one and his third homer, a pinch hit homer.

And by the way, our friend Justin Verlander is primed up for his final start of his career.

Good for him.

Just two walks, 0-5 with runners in scoring position, 11 strikeouts.

The homer was by Yohandy Yo-Yo Morales.

He continues to do well.

He came off the bench to pinch hit and play first base.

Opposite field, two-run homer to right field to cut the Nats deficit to 9-2.

The homer had a projected distance of just 349 feet per stat cast, but...

How about the man known as Yo-Yo, Yohandy Yo-Yo Morales? The Nats took this guy in the second round of the 2023 MLB First Year Player Draft out of the University of Miami.

The Nats on September 1st announced having selected the contract of Morales from AAA Rochester.

Abrams is hitting 30 homers and stealing 30 bases.

But who else is contributing? Andres Chaparro? Yohandy Morales?

Chaparro has been steady at first base.

He's not flashy, but he doesn't make mistakes.

Morales is younger, but he's showing promise.

And don't forget Nassim Nunez at second base.

He's been getting on base consistently.

Okay, let's look at the lineup again.

With so many injuries, who is starting at first base? We have Andres Taparo, Yohandy Morales, and Abimelech Ortiz listed.

Who do you see getting the bulk of the at-bats?

Morales has shown promise.

What is the wild card? He has the best exit velocity, but plate discipline is key.

Speaking of discipline, Andres Chaparro and Yohandy Morales are at first base.

Abimelech Ortiz is also there, who gets the start against the Phillies pitchers.

Chaparro offers good contact skills.

Brady House at third base and Andres Chaparro at first provide power threats.

Yohandy Morales and Abimelech Ortiz are also in the mix.

With the rotation being so thin, the offense needs to manufacture runs consistently, not just rely on home runs.

platoon splits will matter here the Angels bullpen might be tired after yesterday's extra inning loss if the Nationals can get early contact and put runners in scoring position they can force the Angels to use their best relievers early