Yohandy Morales hits home run in Nationals victory over Braves
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Yohandy Morales recorded three hits and a home run in his major league debut to help the Washington Nationals defeat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday. The Nationals activated Morales and reliever Jared Simpson from the minors as rosters expanded to 28 players. Simpson earned the win after entering in the fifth inning and pitching three scoreless innings of relief. AJ Smith-Shawver allowed five runs over four innings for Atlanta, which saw its lead in the NL East shrink to 3 1/2 games over Philadelphia. Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II homered in the loss for the Braves. The two teams are scheduled to continue their series on Wednesday, with Jackson Kent set to start for Washington against Grant Holmes of Atlanta.
- •Yohandy Morales homered, singled, and doubled in his first major league appearance.
- •Jared Simpson earned the win after throwing three perfect innings in his debut.
- •The Nationals defeated the Braves 9-5 at home on Tuesday night.
- •Atlanta's NL East division lead over Philadelphia dropped to 3 1/2 games.
- •Jackson Kent faces Grant Holmes in the next game of the series on Wednesday.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson made quite the first impression for the Washington Nationals
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Pair of Prospects Star in MLB Debuts, Lift Nationals to 9-5 Win
- 4:53 AMESPN MLB — Dandy debuts for Morales, Simpson key Nats' win
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Morales (a homer) and Simpson (a win) both have memorable debuts for Nats. James Wood expected back
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Yohandy Morales homers and has 3 hits in his debut as the Nationals top the Braves 9-5
"Yohandy Morales homered in his first major league game and Jared Simpson earned the win in relief in his own debut, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night. The Nationals called up Morales and Simpson before the game, with major league rosters expanding from 26 to 28. After striking out his first time up, Morales hit a solo shot in the third inning.
"Yohandy Morales had three hits, including a home run, and Jared Simpson threw three perfect innings to pick up the victory, and Washington Nationals, with their expanded roster of minor league call-ups, defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night.
"It was hard to tell which Washington rookie was more excited after his big league debut, Yohandy Morales or Jared Simpson. Morales had three hits, including a homer. Simpson threw three perfect innings and got the win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:50 PMYohandy Morales and Jared Simpson made quite the first impression for the Washington Nationals
Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson both had dream debuts and helped lead the Nationals to a curly W
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:39 AMPair of Prospects Star in MLB Debuts, Lift Nationals to 9-5 Win
Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson dazzled for the Washington Nationals in a 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night
- ESPN MLBSep 2, 2026, 4:53 AMDandy debuts for Morales, Simpson key Nats' win
Yohandy Morales had three hits, including a home run, and Jared Simpson threw three perfect innings to pick up the victory, and Washington Nationals, with their expanded roster of minor league call-ups, defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:12 AMMorales (a homer) and Simpson (a win) both have memorable debuts for Nats. James Wood expected back
It was hard to tell which Washington rookie was more excited after his big league debut, Yohandy Morales or Jared Simpson. Morales had three hits, including a homer. Simpson threw three perfect innings and got the win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:39 AMYohandy Morales homers and has 3 hits in his debut as the Nationals top the Braves 9-5
Yohandy Morales homered in his first major league game and Jared Simpson earned the win in relief in his own debut, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night. The Nationals called up Morales and Simpson before the game, with major league rosters expanding from 26 to 28. After striking out his first time up, Morales hit a solo shot in the third inning.
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