Braves earn narrow victory over Nationals in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a close 5-4 win against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 30. Despite a shaky start from Grant Holmes, who allowed three runs in 4.2 innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski each contributed home runs to propel the Braves to victory. This win brings Atlanta's season total to 64 victories, continuing their strong performance as they face the Nationals in the second game of their four-game series tonight at 7:15 ET. The Braves are also reviewing their midseason prospect rankings, which includes players ranked 7-12.
- •Braves defeat Nationals 5-4 in series opener on July 30.
- •Grant Holmes pitched 4.2 innings, yielding three runs.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski each hit home runs.
- •Braves have 64 wins this season, continuing strong performance.
- •Second game of the series scheduled for tonight at 7:15 ET.
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Sneaky win over Nationals, midseason prospect rankings, and more
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