Dazzling Start by Abrams! 
The game began on a high note for us Nationals fans, as CJ Abrams delivered a powerful solo home run to right-center, giving us an early lead against the Braves. His 397-foot blast was a spectacle and a testament to his growing prowess on the field. It's always a thrill seeing such a confident start, boosting the team spirit and launching us into action. Unfortunately, the rest of the lineup couldn’t capitalize in the first inning, with James Wood, Nathaniel Lowe, and Keibert Ruiz unable to add to our score.Building the Lead 
We managed to extend our lead in the fourth inning when James Wood drew a walk and later scored on a sharp single to left by Amed Rosario. With Josh Bell also reaching base, we had a promising setup, but the inning ended with no further runs. Still, sitting with a two-run lead against the Braves was a good place to be.Braves Fight Back 
However, the tides turned when the Braves answered back in the bottom of the fourth with a two-run homer from Drake Baldwin, leveling the score. This set off a competitive streak from Atlanta, who eventually pulled ahead. Despite some solid pitching and defensive efforts, we struggled to regain control after their burst of scoring in the subsequent innings.Tough Break in the Late Innings
The Braves pressed on, adding runs in the fifth, sixth, and eighth innings. Our relief pitchers worked hard to contain them, but the damage had been done. The Braves showcased their batting depth, and try as we might, we couldn't catch up. Josh Bell managed a single in the ninth, but our bats couldn't get the job done today. Despite a valiant effort, including several pitching changes and strategic plays, we concluded the game at a 5-2 loss.Looking Ahead 
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Although this game didn't end in our favor, seeing CJ Abrams and Amed Rosario step up was a silver lining. If we can build on these individual performances and tighten up our defense, there's plenty of hope for bouncing back in the upcoming games. Keep your spirits up, Nationals fans—better days are ahead! 
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Braves (May 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |