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    Atlanta Braves @ Washington Nationals

    ATL
    Atlanta BravesBravesATL
    27-19, 12-11 Away
    2
    27-19, 12-11 Away
    Final
    WSH
    Washington NationalsNationalsWSH
    17-27, 9-15 Home
    1
    17-27, 9-15 Home
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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    R. Acuna Jr.CF
    1-4100.279
    F. Freeman1B
    1-4000.333
    M. OzunaLF
    1-4001.326
    T. d'ArnaudDH
    2-4000.317
    D. SwansonSS
    0-4000.297
    A. Riley3B
    1-4000.235
    A. DuvallRF
    1-4100.261
    T. FlowersC
    1-4000.260
    O. Albies2B
    1-4001.222
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    I. Anderson
    7.0103999-581.64
    S. Greene
    0.2210222-131.19
    W. Smith
    0.100007-45.73
    M. Melancon
    1.0201121-132.04
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    ATLWSH
    Hits
    9
    5
    Home Runs
    0
    0
    Total Bases
    10
    6
    Runners LOB
    7
    8

    Game Information

    Nationals Park
    Nationals Park
    6:05 PM, September 12, 2020Coverage: MLBN
    Washington, District of Columbia
    Game Time:3:04
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Lance Barksdale
    • First Base Umpire - Chris Conroy
    • Second Base Umpire - Larry Vanover
    • Third Base Umpire - David Rackley

    Braves beat Nationals 2-1 behind Anderson's strong outing

    Rookie Ian Anderson allowed one hit over seven scoreless innings and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night after closer Mark Melancon escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth.
    Sep 12, 2020, 10:18 pm - Associated Press
    ATL
    WSH
    123456789RHE
    100100000290
    000000010151
    I. Anderson
    win

    I. Anderson3-0

    7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 9 K, 3 BB
    P. Corbin
    loss

    P. Corbin2-5

    7.0 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 8 K, 0 BB
    M. Melancon
    save

    M. Melancon10

    1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    ATLWSH
    1stOzuna singled to center, Acuña Jr. scored.10
    4thAlbies singled to right center, Duvall scored.20
    8thTurner doubled to deep right, Eaton scored.21
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    ATL wins 3-1

    • Braves
      7
    • Nationals
      6
    Game 1
    9/10
    • Braves
      7
    • Nationals
      8
    Game 2
    9/11
    • Braves
      2
    • Nationals
      1
    Game 3
    9/12
    • Braves
      8
    • Nationals
      4
    Game 4
    9/13

    2026 National League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Atlanta4020.667-L1
    Washington3129.5179W2
    Philadelphia3029.5089.5L1
    New York2633.44113.5W4
    Miami2634.43314L5
    Full Standings

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