PHOTOS: Braves win it in 9th over Nationals

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PHOTOS: Braves win it in 9th over Nationals

Nationals visit Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025 for the start of a four-game series with the Braves. The Braves won 4-3 on an RBI single by Alex Verdugo in the ninth inning.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) reacts to the camera as he leaves the dugout after securing a victory -4-3 against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves players celebrate after beating the Washington Nationals 4-3 with a walk-off single from Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves players celebrate after beating the Washington Nationals 4-3 with a walk-off single from Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves players celebrate with Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) after hitting a walk-off single to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) reacts after hitting a walk-off single to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves players celebrate with Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) after hitting a walk-off single to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves players rushed to the field to celebrate with Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) after hitting a walk-off single to beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) reacts after hitting a walk-off single to beat 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) hit a walk-off single to secure a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.l
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with teammates at the dug out after scoring his team’s third run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves third base Austin Riley (27) it’s congratulated by teammates after scoring his run during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) celebrates with Atlanta Braves third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo (89) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts as he rounds first base after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) connects the ball for a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) reacts after a single during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after his RBI-single during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves third base Austin Riley (27) is congratulated by Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (23) after scoring the teeam’s first run during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves third base Austin Riley (27) slides safe at home after single from Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits and RBI-single during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves first base Matt Olson (28) hits a single during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) looks the ball after hitting a double during the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta. \
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) looks the ball after hitting a double during the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) throws a pitch to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) looks at the field during warm-ups before his team faces the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo (8) reacts to the camera as he leaves the dugout after securing a victory -4-3 against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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