On September 23, 2025, at Truist Park, the Atlanta Braves edged out the Washington Nationals with a 3-2 win. The Braves improved their record to 74-83, while the Nationals fell to 64-93. Hurston Waldrep secured the win for the Braves, improving his record to 5-1 with a 3.04 ERA.

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II each contributed a home run for the Braves. Harris II also drove in two runs, helping lead his team to victory. For the Nationals, James Wood hit a home run and added an RBI, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Braves’ performance.

The Nationals got on the board first in the third inning. James Wood doubled, driving in Nunez for their first run. The Braves answered in the fifth inning with Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting a solo home run, tying the game. In the sixth inning, Michael Harris II hit a home run, giving the Braves a lead. The Braves added another run in the seventh with Harris II driving in Acuña Jr. The Nationals scored one more in the eighth, but the Braves held on for a 3-2 win.

Hurston Waldrep played a big role in the Braves’ win. He pitched 6 innings, allowing only 1 run on 5 hits. Waldrep also struck out 5 batters, helping secure his 5th win of the season with a 3.04 ERA.

For the Nationals, Brad Lord took the loss. He pitched 6 innings, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits. Lord struck out 4 batters and allowed 2 home runs, which hurt his team’s chances.

On the batting side, Michael Harris II stood out for the Braves. He went 2 for 3 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs, hitting a home run. Ronald Acuña Jr. also contributed with a home run and an RBI, helping the Braves to their 3-2 win.

What’s Next

The Braves’ win over the Nationals brings their record to 74-83. They hold the 4th spot in the East division. This victory puts them ahead in their head-to-head games against the Nationals this season. For the Nationals, the loss drops them to 64-93, keeping them in last place in the East. As the season nears its end, the Nationals will aim to finish strong. Both teams have had challenging seasons, and every game now impacts their final standings.

The Nationals will continue their series against the Braves on September 24, 2025. This game will be played at Truist Park, with a start time of 12:15 PM. No probable starters have been announced yet for this game.

After wrapping up their series with the Nationals, the Braves will start a new series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first game is set for September 26, 2025, at 7:15 PM at Truist Park. Details about the starting pitchers are not yet available.

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