With a 7-2 loss to the Washington Nationals at Target Field, the Twins fell to 3-6 since returning from the all-star break on July 18, with only a three-game series with Boston between them and the deadline at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer, stole three bases and scored three runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2.

The Nationals yo-yo offense struck again last night. After getting shut out in game one, the Nats worked Twins ace Joe Ryan. It has just been that kind of year for the offense. Hopefully we get the good offense today as the Nats look for the series win in Minnesota.