Braves complete four-game sweep of Nationals with 4-2 victory
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Sunday at home, completing a four-game sweep. Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson each hit home runs, contributing to the Braves' victory. This marks the first four-game sweep by Atlanta since September 2025. The Nationals have faced five consecutive losses, which includes this series sweep, marking a notable low for the team this season. Upcoming, the Nationals plan a bullpen game against Philadelphia on Monday, while the Braves have a scheduled day off before facing Miami.
- •Braves complete first four-game sweep since September 2025
- •Yastrzemski drives in two runs with a home run
- •Nationals have lost five straight games
- •Cade Cavalli allows three runs, two earned, in six innings
- •Washington plans a bullpen game for Monday's matchup
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson homer as Braves mop the Nationals, 4-2
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Yastrzemski and Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals 4-2 to complete 4-game sweep
"Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Washington Nationals 4-2 on Sunday to complete a rare four-game sweep. The Nationals have lost five straight, including being swept in a four-game series for the first time this season and the first time ever in Atlanta. Matt Olson also homered as the Braves completed their first four-game sweep since winning four at the Nationals in September 2025.
"How sweet it is. In a four-game set between two NL East teams, the Atlanta Braves have swept mopped the Washington Nationals, extending their win streak to five and improving to 67-45. This one will sting for Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, who can add another quality start to his streak (now five in a row) […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:28 PMMike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson homer as Braves mop the Nationals, 4-2
How sweet it is. In a four-game set between two NL East teams, the Atlanta Braves have swept mopped the Washington Nationals, extending their win streak to five and improving to 67-45. This one will sting for Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, who can add another quality start to his streak (now five in a row) […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:04 PMYastrzemski and Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals 4-2 to complete 4-game sweep
Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Washington Nationals 4-2 on Sunday to complete a rare four-game sweep. The Nationals have lost five straight, including being swept in a four-game series for the first time this season and the first time ever in Atlanta. Matt Olson also homered as the Braves completed their first four-game sweep since winning four at the Nationals in September 2025.
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