Braves complete four-game sweep of Nationals with 4-2 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:57 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 on August 2 to finish a four-game sweep. Mike Yastrzemski contributed significantly with a home run and two RBIs. This marks the Nationals' fifth consecutive loss and their first four-game sweep defeat in Atlanta. The Braves' JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple A to pitch but allowed a bases-loaded hit, leading to two runs for Washington. The Nationals scratched first baseman Luis García Jr. shortly before the game amid trade speculation. The Braves last achieved a four-game sweep in September 2025 against the Nationals.
- •Braves score four to defeat Nationals
- •Atlanta completes rare four-game sweep
- •Nationals experience fifth straight loss
- •Luis García scratched from Nationals lineup
- •JR Ritchie recalled for Braves pitching staff
- 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — 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.
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