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Zack Littell Struggles, Washington Nationals Fall 8-6 vs. Braves
TL;DR
The Washington Nationals lost 8-6 to the Atlanta Braves, with Zack Littell allowing six earned runs and four home runs. James Wood and Daylen Lile contributed with home runs, but the team struggled to secure consecutive wins at home.
Key points
- Washington Nationals lost 8-6 to Atlanta Braves
- Zack Littell allowed six earned runs and four home runs
- James Wood hit a 413-foot home run
- Daylen Lile also homered for the Nationals
- Nationals failed to achieve consecutive wins at home
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Zack Littell Struggles, Washington Nationals Fall 8-6 vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals once again failed to notch consecutive wins at Nationals Park as the Atlanta Braves took game three in an 8-6 finish on Wednesday night.
Zack Littell struggled in the start after allowing four home runs, six earned runs and seven hits while tossing just one strikeout in six innings. He entered the night allowing a league-leading 11 home runs to begin the 2026 season, marking a concerning start for the latest veteran free agent signing in the starting rotation.
The good news is James Wood belted another home run, this time a 413 foot home run into left field to sail over the Braves bullpen, while finishing 2-for-3 in the loss. He joined Daylen Lile, who also homered for the third time in five games, and Jacob Young as the only other Nationals to record multi-hit games on Wednesday.
The first home run allowed came in the first inning after Atlanta opened with a two out 391 foot home run to take an early 1-0 lead, but Washington would answer right back in the bottom of the inning with Lile's three run 407 foot home run giving the Nationals their first lead. Jacob Young would then reach base on an infield single on the net at bat before an RBI double pushed an early 4-1 lead.
Atlanta answered right back in the second inning after four of the first five batters reached base, including a two-run shot, to set up Robert Acuna Jr with a sac fly to tie the game at four. A solo home run in the third gave Atlanta the lead right back before Littell gave up a 376 foot home run in the fourth inning, putting Washington in an 8-4 deficit.
Q&A
What were Zack Littell's stats in the game against the Braves?
Zack Littell allowed six earned runs, four home runs, and seven hits while striking out one batter in six innings.
How did the Washington Nationals perform against the Atlanta Braves?
The Washington Nationals lost to the Atlanta Braves with a score of 8-6, failing to achieve consecutive wins at Nationals Park.
Who hit home runs for the Nationals in the game against the Braves?
James Wood and Daylen Lile both hit home runs, with Wood finishing 2-for-3 in the game.
