Luke Williams’ score from third on a throwing error in the 10th inning helped the Atlanta Braves secure a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Braves closer Raisel Iglesias shined by striking out three and extending his streak of retiring batters to 38. Michael Harris II’s speed played a significant role in the game-winning play, as his hard grounder to short resulted in an error by CJ Abrams, allowing Williams to score. The Braves tied the game in the seventh inning before ultimately clinching the win in extra innings. Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore put up a strong performance, giving up one run in six innings.
For the Braves, Chris Sale pitched seven innings and allowed two runs, while Ramón Laureano had three hits. The Nationals took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning, but the Braves fought back to tie the game before eventually securing the win in extra innings. The Nationals’ Alex Call left the game due to a foot injury, awaiting MRI results.
The Braves will face the Nationals in the second game of the series, with RHP Charlie Morton set to start. The Braves continue to perform well, having won five of their last six games. Iglesias’ exceptional pitching and the team’s resilience in tight situations have contributed to their recent success. This victory adds to the Braves’ strong season and sets the stage for an exciting matchup in the next game.
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