Braves @ Nationals · Apr 20, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Nationals Park Regular Season

Atlanta Braves Braves 9

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NIGHT game

4 Washington Nationals Nationals

Away starter

Bryce Elder

Home starter

Jake Irvin

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Acuña in Braves' lineup a day after being HBP in left hand

WASHINGTON -- Michael Harris II is surging. Matt Olson is providing MVP-caliber production and Bryce Elder is earning more respect every time he steps on the mound. As for Ronald Acuña Jr., things are also going his way.

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Drake Baldwin's bases-clearing double powers 9-4 win00:03:15

Drake Baldwin's bases-clearing double, Matt Olson's solo home run powers the Braves' 9-4 win over the Nationals

Condensed Game: ATL@WSH - 4/20/2600:11:21

Condensed Game: Drake Baldwin and the Braves take on James Wood and the Nationals on April 20, 2026

Matt Olson's two-run home run (6)00:00:31

Matt Olson crushes a two-run home run to center field to tie the game 2-2 in the top of the 4th inning

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Braves @ Nationals · 9–4

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