The Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Saturday at Truist Park. Strong pitching overcame the team's recent offensive struggles with runners in scoring position.
Washington entered the game with just one hit in its prior 21 at-bats with runners in scoring position. The Nationals' pitchers allowed only one hit total against one of MLB's top offenses.
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The Atlanta Braves beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 in their series finale at Truist Park on Wednesday. Starter Chris Sale pitched six innings, allowing one run on a solo home run despite feeling ill. Catcher Drake Baldwin drove in all five Braves runs.
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Washington Nationals 7-6 in a 12-inning thriller at Nationals Park on Saturday night. Their bullpen faltered in the ninth but held firm through extras to secure the victory. The win extends the Giants' streak to three games and clinches the series.
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The Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings at PNC Park on Thursday, splitting a four-game series. James Wood drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single, and Orlando Ribalta secured his first career save. The win improved the Nationals to 5-2 on their road trip.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. Eli White made a game-saving catch and Bryce Elder pitched effectively to secure the win.
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The Detroit Tigers overcame an early deficit to defeat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Thursday afternoon at Truist Park. Framber Valdez delivered a strong six-inning outing, while Matt Vierling's key hits sparked the comeback. The victory provided stability for a Tigers rotation hampered by injuries.
Houston Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti threw five scoreless innings to lead his team to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The win marked Houston's first at the venue since June 22, 2013. Chicago stranded 11 runners and went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Tuesday night at Progressive Field, extending their AL winning streak to six games. Rays pitcher Nick Martinez tossed seven scoreless innings, limiting Cleveland to three hits. The loss spoiled the major league debut of Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.