The Atlanta Braves fell to the Washington Nationals by 5-4 on Wednesday evening in game three of a four-game set at Truist Park. The Braves’ lead in the series now stands at 2-1.
The Nationals struck first with a run in the top of the first inning. The Braves struck back with two runs in the bottom of the third. Marcel Ozuna increased Atlanta’s lead to 4-1 with a two-run double during the fifth on his bobblehead night.
However, the Nats chipped away at that lead with two runs in the seventh and surged ahead with two runs in the eighth to include a tie-breaking RBI double by James Wood.
Enyel De Los Santos was charged with the loss for Atlanta. Jose Ferrer got the win and Kyle Finnegan picked up the save for DC.
The Braves are now 21-22 on the 2025 regular season. They will conclude their series with the Nationals this afternoon. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:15 pm. Fans may listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM; airtime is 11 am.
The Rome Emperors lost to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by a final score of 10-9 on Wednesday in the second meeting of a six-game set at Greensboro, NC. The series is now tied at a game each. Game three is scheduled for this evening at 6:30 pm.
The Emperors’ set at Greensboro will continue through this Sunday. It will be followed by an off day on Monday, then a six game series in Spartanburg, SC versus the Hub City Spartanburgers next Tuesday through Sunday. Their next home game is slated for Tuesday, May 27th at AdventHealth Stadium against the Asheville Tourists. Purchase tickets to upcoming games and get more information at www.goemperors.com.
