Nasim Nunez -- Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis sources for Nasim Nunez of the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez delivered a decisive performance in Saturday's 6-3, 10-inning victory over the Chicago White Sox, recording two hits and four RBIs along with a stolen base. Nunez hit two-run singles in both the fourth and tenth innings, with the go-ahead run scoring in the 10th on a passed ball with automatic runner James Wood on base. Keibert Ruiz contributed a double for Washington, who out-hit Chicago 6-7 in a game that evened the three-game series after the Nationals were out-hit 6-8 in Friday's 5-4 loss.
Nunez attributed his aggressive approach to modeling his game after New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. "I told my parents before the game I was trying to channel my 2018 Lindor," Nunez said. "I just channeled that and just went out there to be nasty." For Chicago, Miguel Vargas doubled, but the White Sox offense couldn't maintain the advantage despite out-hitting the Nationals.
The series concludes Sunday with Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin (3-0, 3.38 ERA) facing White Sox southpaw Bryan Hudson (0-0, 1.54 ERA). Griffin will make his first career appearance against Chicago after recently pitching in Japan and defeating Atlanta 11-4 on Tuesday with a quality start. Hudson is slated to open again for the White Sox, with right-hander Sean Burke (1-2, 4.10 ERA) expected to follow in bulk relief.