Washington NationalsvsAtlanta Braves
WSH 2/ATL 6
Things to say
Braves beat the Nationals 6-2 at Truist Park.
01
opener
Braves handled the Nats 6-2 at home. Never really felt close after the middle innings. Atlanta's just the better club right now.
02
key player
The heart of Atlanta's order did the damage — a couple left the yard and that was the ballgame.
03
hot take
Washington's fine, but a sub-.500 team on a getaway day in Atlanta? That's a trap game every time.
04
deep cut
Nats bullpen got exposed again. Manager went to the pen a hair early and it snowballed into a four-run cushion.
05
exit
Braves are rolling at 65-45 — I'll be watching if they can keep it up down the stretch.
The recap
Atlanta took care of business at home, handling Washington 6-2 on a getaway day at Truist. The bats did the heavy lifting for the Braves, who pushed across a comfortable cushion and never really let the Nationals hang around.
Washington's two runs just weren't going to cut it with the arms Atlanta ran out there keeping the heart of the order quiet. Braves keep rolling at 65-45 while the Nats slip back under .500.