Braves dominate Nationals in four-game series before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a four-game series victory against the Washington Nationals this week, showcasing significant offensive firepower. The Braves opened the series on July 30 with a narrow 5-4 win, followed by a more commanding 6-2 victory on July 31. In the series finale on August 1, Atlanta continued to excel, winning 8-3 with Martín Pérez delivering a standout performance, pitching seven shutout innings. The Braves look to maintain momentum as they prepare for the upcoming trade deadline, seeking to bolster their roster ahead of the stretch run in the season.
- •Braves won 5-4, 6-2, and 8-3 against Nationals.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers on August 1.
- •Martín Pérez pitched seven shutout innings in the series.
- •Braves prepare for trade deadline following series victory.
- •Nationals had a strong offense but struggled against Braves' pitching.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Braves at Nationals series recap: Dominance from Atlanta heading into the Deadline
"What’s the best way to make an annoying series loss to the 2026 New York Mets look like ancient history? Win a four-game series against a team that was over .500 coming into the series, why don’t you? Indeed, the Atlanta Braves are now riding a bit high following a very strong bounce-back series against […]
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