April 12: Braves 16, Nationals 4

Bryce Elder allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings in his major league debut and Atlanta’s offense broke out in a big way in a 16-4 win over the Washington Nationals Tuesday night. The banged out 19 hits including three homers with two coming from Marcell Ozuna.

Jackson Stephens, who was Atlanta’s other new addition to the roster, allowed one run over the final three frames to close it out. The Braves will try to secure their first series win of the season when the series concludes Wednesday afternoon.