Braves Dominate Nationals with a Resounding Victory! 
What an incredible game for the Braves as they crushed the Nationals with a dominating 12-0 win! It was a night full of highlights and stellar performances from our boys. Early Inning Action 
The game started slow with both teams failing to score in the first two innings. But the Braves' bats came alive in the 3rd inning! Jorge Soler opened the scoring with a ground-rule double to bring in Luke Williams. Matt Olson followed up with another double, driving in both Soler and Marcell Ozuna who had walked earlier. Ramon Laureano also joined the party with a double to bring Olson and Ozuna home, taking the lead to 4-0. 
Midgame Momentum 
In the 4th inning, Michael Harris II blasted a solo homer to extend our lead to 5-0. Olson remained on fire, driving in Soler once again with a single, followed by Laureano's single to bring in Ozuna. We closed the inning with a solid 7-0 edge. The 5th inning continued to showcase our power as Orlando Arcia hit a massive solo home run (393 feet)! The scoreboard read 8-0.
Closing It Out with Style 
In the 6th inning, Sean Murphy launched a 374-foot homer to left, bringing Laureano across the plate and extending our lead to 10-0. Our pitching was untouchable throughout the game, stifling the Nationals at every turn. The 8th inning saw more action with Adam Duvall scoring on a Murphy single. But the highlight of the night was Michael Harris II, crushing his second homer of the night in the 9th inning, measuring a jaw-dropping 414 feet to finalize the score at 12-0.
Stellar Pitching and Defense 
Our pitchers were lights out tonight. Hats off to Chavez, Brebbia, and Jackson who tag-teamed the Nationals, keeping their bats silent the entire game. Our defense was rock solid, denying the Nationals any chance to turn this game around.Final Thoughts 
This was a classic Braves showcase – explosive batting, solid pitching, and tight defense! A big shout-out to Michael Harris II and Matt Olson for their standout performances, and of course, the whole bullpen for keeping the Nationals scoreless. Let's keep this momentum going, Braves fans! On to the next game, Go Braves! 
Scoreboard for Braves @ Nationals (September 10th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 0 |