Braves salvage series finale against Nationals before heading to Philadelphia

The Atlanta Braves concluded their recent road trip with a 9-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on September 2, 2026. The win followed two losses, including a 7-3 defeat to the San Francisco Giants on August 31 and a 9-5 setback against the Nationals on September 1. In the Tuesday loss, Ha-Seong Kim recorded three hits, marking his first multi-hit performance since September 17 of last season. Despite the recent losses, the Braves maintain a four-game lead in the standings as they prepare for a four-game series in Philadelphia. Ronald Acuña Jr. contributed to the offense during the final game at Nationals Park with a seventh-inning home run.

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