# ALL OF THE DRAMA at the WCWS; How Ohtani broke out of his slump | Washington Nationals SS CJ Abrams

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Podcast: [Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney-583299)
Published: 2026-06-03T20:08:00+00:00
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Jessica Mendoza joins us ahead of the Women's College World Series title rematch between Texas and Texas Tech, recapping all of the drama the tournament has given in the last week (brawls, slander, pregnant pitchers, unique game management... and more!). She also dives into the Dodgers season so far and what she thinks Ohtani's next mountain to climb will be. Washington Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams then gives us the inside details on his "alien" nickname, the toughest pitcher to hit, and the Nationals surprising top-ranked offense. We end with Bleacher Tweets. Is there a better reliever than Mason Miller? 0:00 Top Five (Lou Gehrig Day, Mariners, Tigers, Aaron Judge, Gage Jump) 2:46 - Jessica Mendoza joins from WCWS 3:45 - Top 3 storylines (Oklahoma, Rematch, Offense) 6:00 - NiJaree Canady's all-time greatness 10:36 - "You made a mistake." Inside details on the Texas Tech-Tennessee drama 14:28 - Player of the Year announces she was pitching pregnant 16:05 - Similarity between Dodgers and the 90's Yankees 19:43 - How Shohei Ohtani got out of his slump 24:30 - Nationals SS CJ Abrams rapid fire round 33:13 - Bleacher Tweets: Relievers better than Mason Miller?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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