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Bryce Elder strikes out 6 in 6 2/3 and the Braves win 6th straight with 9-4 victory over Nationals

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer and drove in three as Atlanta won its sixth straight behind Bryce Elder's six strikeouts.

  • On Monday, the Atlanta Braves secured their sixth consecutive victory by defeating the Washington Nationals 9-4 behind Bryce Elder's six strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings.
  • Washington jumped to an early lead with a home run from Daylen Lile and a two-run single by Jacob Young, but Atlanta rallied to chase starter Jake Irvin during a five-run sixth inning.
  • Matt Olson drove in three RBIs, including a two-run homer in the fourth inning, while Drake Baldwin doubled to score two runs and Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris, Dominic Smith, and Eli White each added RBIs.
  • Ronald Acu left in the bottom of the sixth after being hit by a pitch twice; the Braves reported X-rays were negative and the outfielder is day to day.
  • The four-game series continues Tuesday as Atlanta RHP Reynaldo Lopez faces Washington LHP Foster Griffin, with Washington navigating a 17-game stretch without an off day until April 27.
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Bryce Elder strikes out 6 in 6 2/3 and the Braves win 6th straight with 9-4 victory over Nationals

Matt Olson had three RBIs, Bryce Elder struck out six in 6 2/3 innings and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth straight game with a 9-4 victory over the Washington Nationals.

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