Braves' Hot Bats Light Up Truist Park
What a game, Braves fans! The Atlanta Braves absolutely dominated the Washington Nationals with a commanding 11-5 victory! The game kicked off with a bang as the Nationals' Nasim Nuñez homered to right. But our Braves didn't let that faze them. In the bottom of the first, Ronald Acuña Jr. responded in style with a massive 402-foot homer to left center, tying the game at 1-1. 
Atlanta Takes Control Early 
The Braves showed spectacular form in the second inning as Michael Harris II doubled to right to bring home Ha-Seong Kim! The dynamic duo of Drake Baldwin and Michael Harris II then extended our lead to 4-1 in the third. It was a dazzling display, capped by Marcell Ozuna's single that brought Kim across the plate. With Acuña Jr. walking his way on base and bringing home yet another run, the Braves firmly held a 7-1 lead by the end of the third inning. 
Sealing the Victory in Style 
Although the Nationals made a push in the fifth with Andres Chaparro driving in three runs, the Braves pitched a strong defense to keep them at bay. Harris II, continuing his stellar game, proved pivotal in the sixth inning. After some beautiful steals and Profar's RBI single, the Braves led 11-5, a lead they carried comfortably till the end. Our pitching squad then shut down any counter by the Nationals, holding the fort firmly and sealing a delightful win for Braves fans. 
Let's hear it for our boys! What a brilliant display of teamwork and strategy. This win surely has us roaring towards more victories, and I'm excited to see how this momentum carries us forward! Go Braves!
Scoreboard for Nationals @ Braves (September 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |