Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals Game Thread: April 23

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 8-6 on April 22, 2026. The Braves aim for a fifth straight series victory in their upcoming game, with JR Ritchie making his major league debut.

Key points

Braves beat Nationals 8-6 on April 22, 2026
JR Ritchie making his major league debut
Braves aiming for fifth straight series victory

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WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - APRIL 22, 2026: (L to R) Ronald Acuna Jr #13, Mike Yastrzemski #18 and Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves jog towards the infield following the ninth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 22, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. The Braves beat the Nationals, 8-6. (Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images Regardless of what happens in Thursday’s series finale at Washington, the Atlanta Braves will have still not lost a series this season. Having won two of the first three games of the four-game road set, Atlanta is guaranteed at worst a split. But a win would mean a fifth straight series victory, a 6-1 road trip and pushing another division foe further below .500, closer to the Mets and Phillies (still astonishing, by the way). To try and accomplish that, the Braves are turning to former first-round pick JR Ritchie, whose pick was acquired in the trade which sent to Kansas City. After a sensational start to the season in Triple-A, this will be quite a litmus test to see where Ritchie is at in his development against a surprisingly strong Nationals lineup. **Game Notes**

Q&A

What was the score of the Braves vs. Nationals game on April 22, 2026?

The Atlanta Braves won the game against the Washington Nationals with a score of 8-6.

Who is JR Ritchie and why is he significant for the Braves?

JR Ritchie is a former first-round pick making his major league debut for the Braves after a strong start in Triple-A.

How many series victories have the Braves achieved this season?

The Atlanta Braves have not lost a series this season and are aiming for their fifth consecutive series victory.

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals Game Thread: April 23

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