VIDEO: Anthony Rendon Unleashes Clutch 6th Inning Grand Slam to Put Nationals Ahead of Braves
By Mark Powell
Is this Anthony Rendon's MVP moment? The free-agent-to-be came up to the plate against a weak Braves bullpen with the bases loaded. Facing the team they're chasing in the NL East standings, Rendon hit the biggest home run of the year thus for for the Nationals.
Anthony Rendon 3rd career grand slam. #ONEPURSUIT pic.twitter.com/8hLQnmUYkH
— Rudy Gersten (@DCBarno) July 30, 2019
The Nats have been red-hot since just before the All-Star break, applying pressure to the division-leading Braves. With nine matchups remaining against Atlanta after this one, a current 5.5 game lead is far from insurmountable.