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The Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 2–1 on May 24 at Truist Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Both offenses struggled to generate momentum, with each team recording just 6 hits and combining for only 3 runs across nine innings. The Braves managed 1 RBI despite 3 walks and struck out 8 times, posting a .755 OPS, while the Nationals' pitching was the decisive factor—their starter recorded 8 strikeouts against 3 walks and allowed just 1 earned run with a 4.80 ERA. Washington's 2 RBIs proved sufficient despite posting a nearly identical .735 OPS to Atlanta's offense. The Braves' pitching staff fanned 5 but surrendered 2 earned runs on 6 hits, unable to hold down a visiting lineup that capitalized on limited opportunities. Neither team committed an error, keeping the contest clean defensively. The Nationals' pitching dominance in a tight contest positions them favorably in the divisional race despite their elevated ERA.