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Braves Rally Past Nationals with Powerful Home Run Barrage
23 Apr
Summary
- Michael Harris II hit two home runs to lead the Braves' offense.
- Atlanta overcame an early three-run deficit to secure the win.
- The Braves have won seven of their last eight games.
The Atlanta Braves secured their seventh win in eight games by rallying to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday night. Michael Harris II was a standout performer, hitting two home runs, including one that gave the Braves a lead they would not relinquish. Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson also contributed with home runs.
Despite falling behind early, the Braves offense exploded, with Harris's two-run homer in the second inning initiating the comeback. Matt Olson extended the lead with a three-run homer in the fourth. The Nationals attempted to rally late with homers from Joey Wiemer and James Wood in the sixth inning, but the Braves' bullpen held firm.
Washington's pitcher Zack Littell struggled, tying a career-high by allowing four home runs. Atlanta's Didier Fuentes, the youngest starting pitcher in the majors this year, allowed four runs in three innings. The Nationals have now lost six of their last ten games.
