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Braves top Nationals 6-2 as Harris, Olson hit home runs

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Braves top Nationals 6-2 as Harris, Olson hit home runs

Summary

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2 on August 1 in Atlanta. Michael Harris II launched a three-run homer and Matt Olson added a long ball to lead the Braves. Olson went 2 for 4 with a double, while Jim Jarvis went 3 for 3 with two RBIs. Bryce Elder pitched six innings for the Braves, allowing one run. The Nationals struggled offensively, going 0 for 17 with runners in scoring position across the first two games of the series. The teams meet again on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Braves improve to 10-5 since the All-Star break.
•Harris hits his 20th home run of the season.
•Nationals' Foster Griffin struggles, giving up six runs.
•C.J. Abrams hits 28th home run for the Nationals.
•Game three of the series is scheduled for Saturday.

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2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Braves blast past the Nationals 6-2 as Harris and Olson launch long home runs

What they're saying

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Michael Harris II and Matt Olson hit long home runs and the Atlanta Braves pulled away from the Washington Nationals in a 6-2 victory on Friday night. Olson was 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored and Jim Jarvis was 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Mauricio Dubón had two hits and two runs scored for the first-place Braves, who are 10-5 since the All-Star break.
— Yahoo Sportsby BILL TROCCHI

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