Atlanta Braves scored 8 runs in a 8-6 win over Washington Nationals
Michael Harris II homered and drove in 3 runs, while Didier Fuentes worked 3 innings in the Atlanta Braves' win over the Washington Nationals.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The final on April 22, 2026 was Atlanta Braves 8, Washington Nationals 6. Michael Harris II homered and drove in 3 runs, while Didier Fuentes worked 3 innings, allowing 4 runs on 74 pitches.
Final score and record
The Atlanta Braves put runs on the board in 4 of their 9 innings at bat. The biggest was a 3-run 2nd. The staff worked 9 innings and kept the Washington Nationals scoreless in 7 of them. The Atlanta Braves finished with 8 runs and a 2-run margin.
In the top of the 3rd, Michael Harris II drove in 1 run with a home run. The play put the Atlanta Braves ahead to stay, 5-4.
Through April 22, 2026, the Atlanta Braves stood 17-8, 1st in the division.
Offensive contributors
Michael Harris II collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 2 runs, 2 home runs, and 3 RBIs. Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs. Drake Baldwin finished 2-for-3 with 1 run, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
Ronald Acuña Jr. went 0-for-3 with 1 run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Jonah Heim finished 1-for-3 with 1 run and 1 walk. Mike Yastrzemski had 1 hit in 4 at-bats with 1 run. The Atlanta Braves got 8 hits from 6 batters. They also drew 3 walks. 4 hits went for extra bases.
Work on the mound
Over 3 innings, Didier Fuentes used 74 pitches, allowing 7 hits and 4 runs, walking 1 and striking out 7. Across 9 innings, the Atlanta Braves' staff threw 166 pitches, allowed 11 hits and 6 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 12 strikeouts.
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Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.