PHOTOS: Braves finish off Nationals to take 3 of 4 in series

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PHOTOS: Braves finish off Nationals to take 3 of 4 in series

The Braves defeated the Nationals on Thursday, 5-2, to take three of the four games in the series.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) throws to first base for a double play as Washington Nationals’ Amed Rosario (13) is out at second base during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Drake Baldwin talks with teammates after hitting a single during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Drake Baldwin hits a single during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) reacts after hitting a sacrifice RBI during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) hits a sacrifice RBI during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen celebrates a run he scored during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’Drake Baldwin reacts after hitting a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’Drake Baldwin reacts after hitting a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’Drake Baldwin hits a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo celebrates his RBI single with Atlanta Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo celebrates his RBI single with Atlanta Braves first base coach Tom Goodwin (88) during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo hits a RBI single during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies talks with a trainer after getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’Drake Baldwin hits a single during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30) and Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) celebrate after the final out for their win against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo, center, celebrates with Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) after their win against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Also pictured is Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23, left). The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) reacts after the final out for their win against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) reacts after the final out for their win against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) delivers during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) throws to first base as Washington Nationals’ Alex Call (17) is out at second base for a double play to end the game at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) delivers during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Eli White reacts after scoring a run off of a single by Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen (not pictured) during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Eli White slides into home plate for a run scored off of a single by Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen (not pictured) during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen hits a RBI single during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves’ Nick Allen hits a RBI single during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (33) is unable to make the catch as Atlanta Braves’ Eli White is safe at first base for a single during the third inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) makes the catch at first base to get out Washington Nationals’ Jacob Young on a double play to end the second inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) prepares to deliver to a Washington Nationals batter during the second inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the first inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) throws to first base for a double play as Washington Nationals’ Amed Rosario (13) is out at second base during the eighth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-2. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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