Braves Highlight: Swanson doubles, scores Albies against Nationals

In the ninth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson hit a double which scored the Braves’ only run of the game.

Swanson hit the ball to deep left field, scoring Ozzie Albies and advancing Nick Markakis to third base.

Swanson was 2-of-4 with one RBI and one strikeout in the Braves’ 4-1 loss to the Nationals.

The Braves (6-5) will play the third of three games at the Nationals Wednesday at 1:05 p.m.

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