VIDEO: Matt Kemp hits a grand slam against the Nationals

In the seventh inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals, Matt Kemp hit the first pitch of his at bat over right field for a grand slam.

Kemp’s 19th home run of the season scored Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swason and Freddie Freeman at Washington D.C.’s Nationals Park and gave the Braves an 8-2 lead.

Kemp went 1-for-4 on Wednesday with four RBIs and one walk.

The Braves went on to win Wednesday’s matchup, 8-2.

The Braves and Nationals play the Nationals Park series finale on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

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