LANE THOMAS NEWS

Leading off in series finale Thomas will start in center field and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Rockies.

Impact He'll be batting out of the table-setting role for the 32nd straight game, and he's made a strong claim to maintain a spot atop the lineup -- and as the everyday center fielder ahead of Victor Robles -- heading into 2022. Over his 41 contests since being acquired from the Nationals in late July, Thomas is slashing .281/.376/.512 with seven home runs, four stolen bases, 31 runs and 25 RBI. The 26-year-old will be a name to keep in mind in the later round of drafts next spring.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds rout Nationals 9-2 to keep slim playoff hopes alive

Tyler Stephenson and Nick Castellanos hit consecutive home runs, Kyle Farmer broke the game open with a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds kept alive their slim playoff hopes by ro...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Castellanos solo homer in 9th lifts Reds over Nationals 7-6

Nick Castellanos hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 7-6

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Reds beat Nationals 8-7 in 11 but fall further behind Cards

Aristides Aquino drove in TJ Friedl from second base with a game-ending single off the glove of second baseman Luis Garcia, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 8-...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Marlins' Chisholm HRs twice, scores on wild pitch in 10th

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice before scoring from third on a wild pitch in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 8-7

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes deep in loss Thomas 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs in Monday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact The outfielder walked and scored in the first inning before launching a solo shot off of Jesus Luzardo in the second inning. It was his sixth long ball of the year. Thomas has been red-hot lately, notching four multi-hit games in his last six contests. Over that stretch, he has batted .333 with two homers, seven RBI and seven runs.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss Thomas went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 9-8 loss to Colorado.

Impact The 26-year-old remains locked in at the plate with his third straight multi-hit effort. Thomas went yard in the fourth inning to give Washington a 6-2 lead that didn't last. His recent hot streak has lifted his season slash line to .248/.358/.422 with five homers, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and four stolen bases in 190 plate appearances. Thomas appears locked in as Washington's everyday leadoff hitter.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies score 2 in 9th, beat Nats 9-8 for 4th straight win

Elías Díaz hit a tying homer and Brendan Rodgers had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Nationals 9-8

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores twice, drives in one Thomas went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI, a double and a walk Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Thomas was involved in several of the Nationals' rallies as he continues to hit well while serving as the team's leadoff hitter. Since he began seeing consistent at-bats Aug. 20, Thomas has 10 multi-hit efforts in 25 games. In that same span, he has also chipped in 17 RBI, scored 19 runs and gone yard four times.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crushes three-run shot Thomas went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-2 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Thomas was one of three Nationals to go deep off Bryse Wilson in Sunday's win. He launched a three-run blast in the fourth inning and has hit all four of his 2021 homers in the last 12 games. The 26-year-old outfielder has gone 15-for-49 (.306) with 10 RBI during that span. For the year, Thomas is slashing .238/.349/.399 with 20 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes fourth base Thomas went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over Atlanta. He was also caught stealing.

Impact Thomas reached on an Austin Riley throwing error to open the game and promptly stole second base before coming around to score on a Josh Bell groundout. He also drew a walk in the ninth inning but was gunned down by Travis d'Arnaud trying to swipe another bag. The 26-year-old Thomas is hitting .300/.380/.500 in 92 plate appearances since being acquired at the trade deadline from St. Louis. He also brings speed to the table but has been thrown out three times on seven steal attempts this season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soto's go-ahead homer sends Nationals past Braves, 4-2

Juan Soto crushed a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals relied on their bullpen after Sean Nolin’s first-inning ejection to take a 4-2 win over the At...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Albies, Duvall go deep in Braves' 8-5 win over Nationals

Ozzie Albies hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Ryne Harper in the seventh inning, Adam Duvall took Paolo Espino deep with an early three-run shot, and the Atlanta Braves beat th...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Kieboom, Nats rally again, score 2 in 9th to edge Mets 4-3

Carter Kieboom and Andrew Stevenson hit RBI singles in the ninth inning off Edwin Díaz and the Washington Nationals rallied once again, edging the New York Mets 4-3 in the finale o...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Clubs third homer Thomas went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Mets.

Impact The 26-year-old has come alive at the plate in September, going 8-for-21 (.381) with three homers, four RBI and five runs scored in his last five games. Thomas has a seven-game hitting streak dating back to Aug. 30. Despite the recent surge, the outfielder owns a .235/.341/.383 slash line with 11 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases through 135 plate appearances between Washington and St. Louis this year. He should see regular playing time in center field while he's wielding a hot bat.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez 4 for 4, Pillar slam, Mets hit 4 HRs to beat Nats 13-6

Javier Báez went 4 for 4 with a home run, Kevin Pillar hit a grand slam that capped a game-sealing, six-run ninth inning, and the New York Mets withstood another rally from the Was...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Pops second homer Thomas went 3-for-8 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader split with the Mets.

Impact The 26-year-old played center field and hit leadoff in both contests, and he opened the nightcap by launching his second homer of the season off Tylor Megill. Thomas has a six-game hitting streak going, and since joining the Nats in mid-August he's slashing an impressive .323/.403/.532 with two homers, one steal, nine RBI and 10 runs in 18 games. Expect him to remain the starting center fielder for the rest of September as he tries to establish himself as a part of the future for his new club, something he never got a chance to do in St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nats stop Mets' 6-game win streak, end own skid with split

Lane Thomas and Alcides Escobar homered as the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game skid, beating the Mets 4-3 night to split a doubleheader and stop New York’s six-game winning...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press