Braves rally from three runs down to edge Nationals 5-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday night in Atlanta. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski each hit a home run, while Ozzie Albies delivered a two-run single in the sixth inning that broke a 3-3 tie. The victory marked the Braves' eighth one-run decision in their last nine games. Nationals rookie Daylen Lile hit two solo home runs, bringing his season total to 13. The Braves' pitching staff, led by Victor Mederos, secured the win while Raisel Iglesias earned his 23rd save of the season. The series continues Friday with Braves RHP Bryce Elder facing Nationals LHP Foster Griffin.
- •Braves rally from a 3-0 deficit to secure the victory.
- •Ozzie Albies' sixth-inning single gave Braves a lead.
- •Daylen Lile contributed two home runs for the Nationals.
- •Victor Mederos earns first career win.
- •Braves and Nationals continue their four-game series on Friday.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Braves overcome 3-run deficit to beat the Nationals 5-4
"Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday night. Ozzie Albies' two-run single in the sixth inning broke a 3-3 tie for the Braves, who managed just four hits. Eight of Atlanta's last nine games have been decided by one run.
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