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Washington Nationals: This Kyle Schwarber statistic may surprise you

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Washington Nationals fields against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on May 4, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

If only Kyle Schwarber‘s bat was as good as his right arm. If only we knew how good Schwarber’s arm was before we ridiculed him for his defense. On a night when runs were at a premium early, it was Schwarber’s right arm which kept the game close enough for Nationals hitters to try and salvage a comeback win.

In the top of the fifth inning Bryce Harper ripped a single to left field.