How the Washington Nationals pitching staff dominated an elite Braves lineup
The Washington Nationals pitching staff excelled against the Atlanta Braves, achieving a series win through strong performances. Notably, Nats starters went 16 innings without allowing a run, showcasing their ability to compete despite previous struggles. This improvement in pitching has contributed to the team's recent success, with a record of 16-11 since late April.
- ▪The Nationals pitching staff outperformed the Braves, who have one of the strongest lineups in baseball.
- ▪Miles Mikolas, Jake Irvin, and Foster Griffin were key contributors to the pitching success.
- ▪Despite allowing the most runs in the league overall, the Nationals have shown improvement with a 4.01 ERA in the past month.
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