The Braves lost to the Nationals 3-1 Wednesday night and are 0-2 this season. Here's seven things to know from the box score:
1. Third baseman Adonis Garcia was a bright spot for the Braves, with three hits in four at-bats.
2. Freddie Freeman felt ill but played and he fanned twice in four at-bats.
3. Hector Olivera saw only seven pitches in three at-bats. He had a hit.
4. Relievers Alexi Ogando and John Gant both pitched a scoreless inning. Ten of Gant's 14 pitches were strikes.
5. Ender Inciarte had a hit, a walk and a great catch. But he was thrown out stealing once too.
6. Braves starter Bud Norris got the loss but only one runner reached base against him in the first six innings.
7. The Braves are off Thursday and start a series against the Cardinals Friday night at 7:30 at Turner Field.
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