Atlanta Braves tops Washington Nationals 8-6
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves defeated Washington Nationals 8-6.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Washington Nationals pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Michael Harris II led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI. Atlanta Braves reliever Dylan Lee threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and earned the win.
Daylen Lile led Washington Nationals's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Mitchell Parker threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Atlanta Braves starter Didier Fuentes: 3.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (74 pitches). An early exit before recording 3 full innings. K/BB ratio of 7.0 points to command issues. Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K (ERA 3.00).
Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 1 K, 2 BB (96 pitches). 4 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 3.0 IP with 0 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Atlanta Braves: 8 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.242). 4 extra-base hits (4 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Drake Baldwin (2-for-3, 1 HR), Michael Harris II (2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI).
Washington Nationals: 10 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.286). 5 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: James Wood (2-for-3, 1 HR), Daylen Lile (2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Jacob Young (2-for-5).