Braves top Nationals 6-2 as Harris, Olson hit home runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Braves blast past the Nationals 6-2 as Harris and Olson launch long home runs
"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.
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