A Gleaming Victory
What a thrilling game, Braves fans!
Our beloved Atlanta Braves faced off against the Washington Nationals and came out victorious with a final score of 9-4. It's always great to see the team take a win against the Nationals, especially in such a decisive manner.Early Struggles But a Strong Comeback
The game started off slow for our Braves. The score remained tied at zero for the first four innings. Our bats were a bit quiet, and we struggled to get runs on the board. The Nationals managed to pull ahead in the bottom of the 5th inning, scoring three runs. However, our Braves answered promptly in the 6th inning. Ronald Acuña Jr. kicked things off with a single and eventually scored after a Drake Baldwin double. Following that, Marcell Ozuna brought in two more runs with a clutch single, allowing us to steal the lead with a score of 4-3 by the middle of the 6th.Sealing the Game
In the 7th inning, Matt Olson brought the power with a stunning shot over right-center field, extending our lead to 5-3 with his homer!
The Braves continued to put pressure on the Nationals with crucial plays. Ozuna added another run in the 8th with a solid double, and in the 9th, Ozzie Albies and Ha-Seong Kim really put the game out of reach with a textbook sacrifice fly and a single that brought in another couple of runs. The Nationals tried to rally in the bottom of the 9th with a single run, but Michael Harris II and the rest of the Braves' defense remained tight, closing out the game comfortably. This victory speaks volumes of our team's resilience and skill on the field.
On to the Next One!
Kudos to our Braves for a well-executed game and a well-deserved win!
The efforts from Olson, Acuña Jr., Ozuna, and Kim shone brightly tonight. Let’s carry this momentum forward as we continue our journey through the season—Chop On, Braves! 
Scoreboard for Braves @ Nationals (September 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 0 |