Braves bring 2-1 series lead over Nationals into game 4
- The Washington Nationals overcame a 4-1 deficit to secure a 5-4 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Atlanta.
- The Nationals overcame struggles including a bullpen that allowed key runs and losing pitcher Enyel De Los Santos losing the lead in the eighth inning.
- James Wood hit an eighth-inning double that drove in the go-ahead run, while Amed Rosario's single tied the game earlier in the inning.
- Bryce Elder pitched six innings allowing five hits, and Kyle Finnegan earned his 13th save after shutting down a ninth-inning threat.
- The Nationals ended a seven-game losing streak and trail the Braves 2-1 in the series, which concludes with a game on Thursday featuring pitchers AJ Smith-Shawver and Trevor Williams.
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Nationals Rally Against Braves' Bullpen, Defensive Struggles
James Wood doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the visiting Washington Nationals rallied for a 5-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak.


Nationals trim Braves, end seven-game losing streak
James Wood doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the visiting Washington Nationals rallied for a 5-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak.
Game #45 Washington looks to even the series
Photo by Sol Tucker for TalkNats The Washington Nationals ended their 7-game losing streak last night. They did not even play close to perfection. Yet, the Braves made more mistakes in the end that gave Washington a 5-4 win in what felt like a must-win game. Yesterday, manager Dave Martinez penciled up possibly the worst defensive alignment of the season with Amed Rosario back at third base, and benching his best defender and last year’s Gold Gl…
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