PHOTOS: Braves beat Nationals and honor Andruw Jones

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PHOTOS: Braves beat Nationals and honor Andruw Jones

Ozzie Albies, on a night when the Braves honored Hall of Fame center fielder and fellow Curaçaoan Andruw Jones, hit a two-run single to break a 3-3 tie in the sixth and the Braves’ bullpen took care of the rest in a 5-4 victory Thursday at Truist Park.

Former Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones is honored after his recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones is honored after his recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

To honor Andruw Jones National Baseball Hall of Fame induction before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta the Braves handed out Andruw Jones bobble heads.(Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Former professional baseball player Andruw Jones rides on top of a convertible around Truist Park to honor his National Baseball Hall of Fame induction before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta the Braves handed out Andruw Jones bobble heads.(Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning of their game at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies, right, celebrates his two RBI single with Atlanta Braves first base coach Antoan Richardson (86) during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski (18) hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski (18) celebrates hitting a two-run home run with Atlanta Braves first base coach Antoan Richardson (86) during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski (18) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee delivers during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias jogs onto the field before he pitches in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss watches the action from the dugout during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith (8) advances on a throwing error after hitting a single against Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers throw in the second inning during the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals game at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

An Atlanta Brave fan receives a bobblehead to honor Andruw Jones National Baseball Hall of Fame induction before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves fans receive bobbleheads to honor Andruw Jones National Baseball Hall of Fame induction before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves guest services employee Rafael Nieves, center, hands out bobbleheads to honor Andruw Jones National Baseball Hall of Fame induction to brothers Luke Smith, 6, and Peter Smith, 4, before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. Also pictured is the brothers’ grandfather Dale Alderfer, of Philadelphia, Pa. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves employee hands out bobbleheads to honor Andruw Jones National Baseball Hall of Fame induction before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta.

An Atlanta Braves guest services employee hands out bobbleheads to fans in honor Andruw Jones National Baseball Hall of Fame induction before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Former Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones is honored after his recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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