The Atlanta Braves carried a 2-0 lead into the ninth but Will Smith was unable to hold it in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Nationals. Atlanta’s four-game winning streak is snapped and they fall two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East standings. They will try to clinch a series win in the rubber match of the series Sunday.
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August 7: Nationals 3, Braves 2
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August 7, 2021
Braves squander late lead in 3-2 loss to Nationals
Will Smith blows his third save of the season allowing three runs in the ninth.
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August 7, 2021
Freddie Freeman leaves Saturday’s game
Freeman is out of the game after flying out in the first.
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August 7, 2021
Braves stick with same group for Saturday’s matchup against the Nationals
Stephen Vogt gets the start behind the plate
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August 7, 2021
Charlie Morton, Braves look to extend winning streak against Nationals
Atlanta is looking for a season-best fifth straight win Saturday.
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August 7, 2021
Ehire Adrianza’s versatility has paid off for the Braves
Adrianza went from roster long shot to a key piece of Atlanta’s bench
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August 7, 2021
Braves Mailbag: 2022 Outfield, Max Fried, roster expansion and more
What will Atlanta’s outfield look like in 2022?