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Atlanta Braves 9, Washington Nationals 0 on September 2, 2026, at Nationals Park. Atlanta produced 11 hits, including two home runs, and drove in all nine runs while drawing six walks against Washington pitching. The Braves also held Washington to two hits and no earned runs, with their staff issuing only two walks in a complete shutdown. Washington’s pitchers allowed nine earned runs on 11 hits and six walks, while the offense struck out six times and could not capitalize on its limited traffic. Atlanta’s 11 strikeouts at the plate showed some swing-and-miss, but its extra-base impact and patient approach outweighed that concern. The nine-run total still finished below the 9.5-run Vegas line, as Washington’s lack of offense kept the game from becoming a higher-scoring contest. Washington also committed one error, adding to a night defined by poor execution in all phases. Atlanta’s pitching depth should continue to support its run differential.