Photos: Davidson, Swanson lead Braves over Nationals

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Photos: Davidson, Swanson lead Braves over Nationals

AJC photos from the Braves vs. Nationals game on June 3, 2021.

Braves starting pitcher Tucker Davidson delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won the game 5-1. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates his 2-RBI home run with Ehire Adrianza in the dugout for a 4-0 lead over the Washington Nationals during the 6th inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (right) celebrates his 2-RBI home run with Austin Riley for a 4-0 lead over the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson flips his bat toward the dugout hitting a 2-RBI home run for a 4-0 lead over the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves starting pitcher Tucker Davidson delivers against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tucker Davidson delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin reacts while watching a 2-RBI home run by Atlanta Braves batter Dansby Swanson leave the park in a 5-1 loss to the Braves during a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto reacts to flying out during the sixth inning in a 5-1 loss to the Braves in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves third baseman Austin Riley reacts with a chop after hitting an RBI double to score Ozzie Albies during Atlanta’s four-run sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves infielder Dansby Swanson gets a hug from Ozzie Albies in the dugout after hitting a 2-RBI home run for a 4-0 lead over the Washington Nationals during the 6th inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves closer Will Smith and catcher William Contreras celebrate a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals during a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Atlanta Braves players Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies celebrate a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals during a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rips an RBI single to score Ronald Acuna for a 1-0 lead over the Washington Nationals. Albies drove in two runs with 3 hits during the 5-1 victory. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves outfielders (from left) Guillermo Heredia, Ender Inciarte, and Ronald Acuna celebrate a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals during a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves infielders Dansby Swanson (left) and Ozzie Albies share a hug while celebrating a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals during a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves baserunner Ronald Acuna steals second base against the Washington Nationals during the 6th inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Braves batter Ronald Acuna stirs it up after hitting a single to lead off a four-run sixth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won the game 5-1. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Braves starting pitcher Tucker Davidson delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a MLB baseball game on Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won the game 5-1. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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