Braves at Nationals (9/10)

Batting Order

Atlanta Braves:

- Ronald Acuña Jr., CF - Dansby Swanson, SS - Matt Olson, 1B - Marcell Ozuna, DH - Austin Riley, 3B - William Contreras, C - Orlando Arcia, 2B - Eddie Rosario, LF - Michael Harris II, RF

Washington Nationals:

- Lane Thomas, CF - Cesar Hernandez, 2B - Joey Meneses, 1B - Luke Voit, DH - Yadiel Hernandez, C - Ildemaro Vargas, 3B - Alex Call, SS - Victor Robles, LF - Maikel Franco, RF

Pitching Matchup

- Braves: Kyle Wright (19-5, 3.18 ERA) - Nationals: Josiah Gray (8-8, 4.63 ERA)

Pregame Notes

- The Braves have won 12 of their last 15 games and are currently in first place in the NL East. - The Nationals have lost 11 of their last 15 games and are currently in last place in the NL East. - This is the first of a three-game series between the two teams.

Game Highlights

- The Braves took an early lead in the first inning on a two-run homer by Matt Olson. - The Nationals cut the lead to 2-1 in the second inning on a solo homer by Joey Meneses. - The Braves extended their lead to 3-1 in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Orlando Arcia. - The Nationals tied the game in the fifth inning on a two-run homer by Lane Thomas. - The Braves took the lead for good in the sixth inning on a two-run homer by Austin Riley. - The Braves bullpen held the Nationals scoreless over the final three innings to secure the win.

Postgame Notes

- Kyle Wright pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 8 batters. - Josiah Gray pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits while striking out 5 batters. - The Braves have now won 13 of their last 16 games. - The Nationals have now lost 12 of their last 16 games.

Highlights:

- Matt Olson's two-run homer in the first inning gave the Braves an early lead. - Austin Riley's two-run homer in the sixth inning gave the Braves the lead for good. - The Braves bullpen held the Nationals scoreless over the final three innings to secure the win.