Thomas went 4-for-6 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-9 win over Atlanta.
Thomas had been going through a brutal 10-for-81 stretch at the plate coming into Sunday but capped off his breakout season in epic fashion with his first four-hit game of the year. He somehow managed to not drive in a run but did score twice, which brought him up to 101 runs this season. He became just the 10th player in franchise history to reach triple digits in that category. Thomas has certainly found himself a home in D.C. and finishes 2023 slashing an impressive .268/.315/.468 with 28 homers, 86 RBI and 20 steals.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Leaves yard Friday
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Thomas went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.
The home run was Thomas' 28th of the season, giving him an outside chance of joining the 30-homer, 20-steal club if he's able to continue the power binge during the Nationals' final two games. A late-round selection in most fantasy drafts this spring, Thomas has likely been an unsung hero for his managers. He's been a useful asset in each of the five major rotisserie categories, batting .266 and chipping in 99 runs and 86 RBI in addition to his home-run and stolen-base production.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Homer, steal in loss
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Thomas went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in an 8-5 loss to Atlanta in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.
Thomas earned his first multi-hit effort since Sept. 3 with this performance. Over the 15 prior games, he'd gone a paltry 8-for-62 (.129), albeit with six extra-base hits. The outfielder is up to 27 homers, 85 RBI, 98 runs scored and 20 steals while slashing .270/.319/.472 through 151 contests this season.
Thomas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.
His first-inning shot of Wade Miley kicked off a three-run frame for the Nationals, but the offense went cold the rest of the way. Thomas has gone just 3-for-30 since returning from a three-game absence earlier this month due to back issues, but all three hits have gone for extra bases (one double and two home runs). On the season, the breakout star is still slashing .275/.323/.476 with 25 homers, 18 steals, 79 RBI and 94 runs.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Comes up big in return
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Thomas went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.
The outfielder had missed the last three games due to back soreness and was being eased back into action as the DH in this one, but Thomas looked completely healthy as he swiped his 18th bag of the season in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch, then lofted his 24th homer in the seventh off Bobby Miller. Thomas has left the yard in four straight games sandwiched around his absence, going 8-for-17 over that stretch with eight RBI.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Returns to lineup
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Thomas (back) is starting as Washington's designated hitter Saturday against the Dodgers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Thomas was held out of Washington's last three games as a result of back soreness, but he seems to be feeling well enough to play Saturday. The 28-year-old outfielder went 7-for-13 with three homers and five RBI in three games against Miami before getting injured.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Held out again Friday
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Thomas (back) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Thomas hasn't played since Sunday because of a lingering back issue. A previous MRI showed no structural damage, but it's not clear when Thomas might be ready to play again. Travis Blankenhorn is holding down right field Friday.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Out again with sore back
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Thomas (back) is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Mets.
Thomas missed Tuesday's game due to back discomfort and could be fully held out of action until the Nationals' weekend series against the Dodgers, which begins Friday. The good news is that an MRI showed only inflammation, and he can utilize Thursday's scheduled team off day to further heal. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call are starting across the outfield Wednesday against New York.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Out due to back issue
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Thomas is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets due to back discomfort, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
The back discomfort is severe enough that Thomas was sent for an MRI, the results of which are still pending. It sounds like he could require an extended period of rest. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call are starting across the outfield for the Nationals on Tuesday against New York.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Gets breather Tuesday
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Thomas is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.
This appears to be a routine breather for Thomas, who went 7-for-13 with three homers and five RBI in the final three games of the Nationals' four-game weekend series against the Marlins. Travis Blankenhorn, Jacob Young and Alex Call will start across the outfield Tuesday versus New York.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Three hits, homer Sunday
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Thomas went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Marlins.
Thomas got Washington on the board in the first inning with a 431-foot blast off Sandy Alcantara. The 28-year-old Thomas has now homered in three straight games, going 6-for-13 in the series against Miami. He's broken out as a legitimate fantasy contributor this season, slashing .285/.334/.484 with 23 homers, 91 runs scored, 74 RBI and 17 stolen bases across 584 plate appearances.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Returns to lineup
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Thomas (back) is starting in right field and batting second Friday against Miami, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
After being pulled Wednesday and sitting out Thursday's contest due to back tightness, Thomas is now healthy enough to return to Washington's lineup. The 28-year-old outfielder has been in a bit of a slump recently, going just 2-for-17 with two runs scored across his last five games.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Remains out Thursday
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Thomas (back) won't be in the Nationals' lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Thomas was removed from Wednesday's game against Toronto due to tightness in his back, and the issue seems to still be bothering him Thursday. Alex Call will take Thomas' place in right field while Jake Alu starts in left.
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Nationals' Lane Thomas: Pulled due to back tightness
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Thomas departed Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays because of back tightness, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Thomas was 0-for-3 at the dish before Alex Call replaced him in right field to begin the bottom of the seventh inning. It's not believed to be a serious issue, but Thomas might be questionable for Thursday's series opener against the Marlins.
