Spencer Strider led the Atlanta Braves to their 100th victory of the season by defeating the Washington Nationals 8-5 in a doubleheader split. Strider, with his major league-leading 19th win, pitched 5 2/3 innings and struck out four.
Kevin Pillar and Forrest Wall both hit home runs for the Braves, while Orlando Arcia drove in three runs. This marks the first time since 2002-2003 that the Braves have won 100 games in back-to-back seasons.
The Nationals, on the other hand, have had a tough season. They dropped three of four games in the series against the Braves, bringing their total losses to nine out of thirteen overall.
In the first game of the doubleheader, rookie Jackson Rutledge earned his first major league victory as the Nationals won 3-2.
The Braves quickly erased the deficit in the second game. Matt Olson and Orlando Arcia hit RBI doubles in the fourth inning, and Forrest Wall hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning.
In the end, the Braves secured the split with their strong performance, while Lane Thomas added to his impressive season with his 27th home run for the Nationals.
Looking ahead, the Braves will face the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series starting on Tuesday. The Nationals have not announced their pitching plans for their upcoming series against the Baltimore Orioles.
As the Braves reach 100 wins for another consecutive season, it’s clear that they are a dominant force in the league. With players like Spencer Strider leading the team to victory, the Braves have a strong chance of making a deep playoff run. On the other hand, the Nationals have struggled this season and will need to regroup in the offseason to come back stronger next year. With the regular season coming to an end, baseball fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the postseason and the exciting matchups it will bring.
