Washington Nationals Get Even With Atlanta Braves in 11-4 Win

Washington Nationals Get Even With Atlanta Braves in 11-4 Win

The Washington Nationals' offense caught fire again with Luis Garcia Jr leading the way, downing the Atlanta Braves, 11-4, for the third home win of the season.

The Nationals drew 12 walks in the win, tied for the second-most in franchise history and most since Sept. 15, 2018.

Foster Griffin became just the second Nationals pitcher to last six innings in a start, joining Cade Cavalli who did so against the Philadelphia Phillies back on April 1. Griffin allowed three earned runs and five hits while tossing three strikeouts, exiting the game one batter after manager Blake Butera met him on the mound with runners on base.

With the win, Griffin becomes the third pitcher in franchise history to win at least three of his first five starts without suffering a loss, joining Luis Atilano in 2010 and Micah Bowie in 2017.

James Wood also reached base on all five of his at bats, drawing a season high four walks in the win.

Luis Garcia Jr. would lead the way after nearly accounting for half of the team's hits, going 4-for-5 with three RBIs.

After a three up, three down inning from Griffin to start the game, the Nationals lineup got its first five batters on base to build an early 3-0 lead, sparked by Wood's first walk of the day. After Luis Garcia Jr. singled into right, then stole second, a blooper into center by added the first run before walked, then Nasim Nunez added an RBI single.