Braves Beat Nationals in 10th Inning

In a tightly contested matchup, the Atlanta Braves triumphed over the Washington Nationals 3-2 in ten innings, thanks to a late-game error. Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (3-1) showcased his skills by pitching two innings, striking out three batters, and extending his streak of retiring batters to 38 before hitting Jacob Young to start the tenth. Despite the hit, Iglesias retired the next three Nationals, maintaining his composure under pressure. The game began with a bang as Michael Harris II launched a home run to lead off for the Braves. The Nationals responded with a two-out rally in the fourth inning, taking a 2-1 lead. Juan Yepez's slow roller and Kelbert Ruiz's ground rule double set the stage for Andrés Chaparro, who knocked in both runners with a double. However, the Braves fought back, tying the game in the seventh with a double from Gio Urshela, who later scored on a sacrifice fly by Orlando Arcia. Chris Sale pitched effectively for Atlanta, going seven innings with two runs allowed on nine hits, while striking out four. Ramón Laureano contributed significantly with three hits for the Braves. The game concluded dramatically in the tenth when a throwing error by Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams allowed the winning run to score, sealing the victory for Atlanta. Looking ahead, the Nationals will send RHP Jake Irvin (9-10, 3.81) to the mound against Braves RHP Charlie Morton (7-7, 2.29) in the second game of their three-game series.