Atlanta Braves tops Washington Nationals 6-2
Game Summary
Atlanta Braves topped Washington Nationals 6-2. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Atlanta Braves's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 6th. Atlanta Braves pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Andrés Chaparro led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-2, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Trevor Williams threw 2.2 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Michael Harris II led Atlanta Braves's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder threw 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Washington Nationals starter Foster Griffin: 5.1 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (78 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (1 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.7 IP with 4 K — a flawless relief effort.
Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (93 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.50 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.00).
Hitting Analysis
Washington Nationals: 9 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.290). 3 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Dylan Crews (2-for-5).
Atlanta Braves: 12 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.353). 3 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Matt Olson (2-for-4, 1 HR), Ozzie Albies (2-for-4), Michael Harris II (2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Mauricio Dubón (2-for-4), Jim Jarvis (3-for-3, 2 RBI).