Joey Wiemer's Record-Setting Start with Nationals

It's March 29th, you're listening to Washington Nationals News today, AI-powered coverage

of your team.

I'm Corey, with the story.

Joey Wemmer is making ways with the Washington Nationals right out the gate.

The 27-year-old outfielder just set a franchise record by reaching base in his first eight

played appearances with the team.

That's the longest streak to start a tenure in Nationals or Expo's history, and it

ties him with a couple other players for the best mark since.

1961

He did it with Flair too.

On opening day, Wemmer went three-for-three, including a home run.

Then Sunday against the Cubs, he added a Homer, a triple, a single, and a walk in their

six-to-three win.

He sat out Saturday, but still owns that hot start.

Fans and statiners are buzzing because he smashed the old mark of four straight, held

by guys like Ildemaro Vargas and Larry Walker.

Wansoto still owns the team record, with 12 straight games reaching base back in 2021.

Wemmer's arrival has folks excited about fresh energy in the lineup.

Claimed off waivers from the Giants on January 5th, Wemmer brings big league experience from

the Brewers, Reds, and Marlins.

He even became the first Nats since 2017 to Homer, in his debut at Bat Joining Rare Company

like Daniel Murphy on opening day feats.

This record-setting splash has the Nats lineup humming early, and with the Dodgers coming

to town Friday for the home opener, Wemmer's fire could.

Spark something special, all season.