House Homer Shifts Momentum, Nats Take Control

0:00It's April 7, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Washington Nationals News Today, AI-powered updates on your squad. Brady House just delivered a game-changer for the Nationals, smashing a two-run homer to centerfield in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Cardinals. That blast put Washington up 8-6, shifting the momentum in a tight ballgame in Nationals Park. House said dead red on a slider from the Cardinals pitcher, sending it out at 110 mph. Here in the game, he'd already legged out two doubles on similar sliders, showing he was locked in against that pitch. Announcers lost it on the call, yelling about how the cards overthought their approach by mixing in a sweeper when House was feasting on breaking. Balls. Fans in the red seats got a souvenir, and the crowd erupted as the gnats grabbed control late. This homer highlights House's power against tough right-handers, who lean on sinkers and sliders. At 22 years old, he's proving why the Nationals are building around him early in the season. The gnats not protect that lead heading to the ninth, with the bullpen locked and loaded

1:03to close it out strong.