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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 8–6 on April 22 at Nationals Park in a game that defied the modest Vegas total of 1. Atlanta's offense proved decisive despite recording just 8 hits, powered by 4 home runs and 8 RBIs while striking out only once—a remarkable display of discipline at the plate. The Braves' .790 OPS significantly outpaced Washington's .745, reflecting their ability to capitalize in key situations. Atlanta's pitching staff was equally impressive, striking out 12 Nationals batters while posting a 3.16 ERA, compared to Washington's 5.58 ERA and just 1 strikeout across their pitching efforts. The Nationals managed 11 hits and 3 home runs but squandered opportunities, committing 1 error that may have proved costly in a tight contest. Washington's pitchers allowed 6 earned runs on 8 hits, indicating trouble locating the strike zone with consistency. The victory extends Atlanta's early-season momentum as they prepare to navigate the division standings.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| WSH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Michael Harris II ×2Ronald Acuña Jr.Drake BaldwinMatt OlsonOzzie AlbiesMike YastrzemskiJonah HeimJames Wood ×2Luis García Jr.Daylen LileJacob YoungJoey Wiemer
