WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting a double in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Nyjer Morgan and Chris Volstad. Bryce Harper and Hunter Strickland. Over the years, D.C. has been home to some famous baseball rivalries and a new one seems to be brewing.
Last night, another chapter was added to the Juan Soto and the Braves Will Smith’s rivalry. The two’s growing tension dates back to June 18 of last season.