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Washington Nationals 4, Atlanta Braves 5: final score and stats

Atlanta Braves beat Washington Nationals, Washington Nationals 4 to Atlanta Braves 5, on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals.

MLBFriday, May 22, 2026

Washington Nationals25-274

Final

Atlanta Braves36-165

DateMay 22, 2026

Start time7:15 PM ET

VenueTruist Park, Atlanta, Georgia

TVMLB.TV

Attendance36,082

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OT1	OT2	R
Washington Nationals	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	0	4
Atlanta Braves	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	1	5

Top performers

Washington Nationals

Batting AverageCurtis Mead · 2-5, HR, RBI, R, K

Home RunsCurtis Mead · 2-5, HR, RBI, R, K

Runs Batted InCJ Abrams · 2-5, HR, 3B, 3 RBI, R

MLB RatingCJ Abrams · 2-5, HR, 3B, 3 RBI, R

Atlanta Braves

Batting AverageAustin Riley · 3-3, R, BB

Home RunsSandy Leon · 0-1

Runs Batted InChadwick Tromp · 2-3, 2 RBI, R, K

MLB RatingAustin Riley · 3-3, R, BB

Team comparison

Washington NationalsAtlanta Braves

Runs per game

-

3.1

Runs allowed per game

-

3.3

25-27Record36-16

4th in NL EastStanding1st in NL East

0-0Road record / home record2-3

Last 5LLWLW

-StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Nationals

Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery

Out

Atlanta Braves

Spencer Strider SP · Elbow - Inflammation

Out

Joey Wentz RP · Knee - Surgery

Out

Spencer Schwellenbach SP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Mitchell Parker RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Jurickson Profar LF · Suspension - Not Specified

suspension

Box score

Washington Nationals

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
James Wood	1-4	4	1	1	0	0	1	1	25	.254	.390	.517
Luis Garcia Jr.	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	15	.253	.280	.396
Andres Chaparro	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	7	.167	.375	.250
Curtis Mead	2-5	5	1	2	1	1	0	1	20	.234	.354	.449
CJ Abrams	2-5	5	1	2	3	1	0	0	16	.299	.391	.556
Dylan Crews	1-5	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	16	.188	.235	.188
Daylen Lile	1-5	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	22	.267	.322	.437
Jacob Young	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	11	.229	.281	.373
Jose Tena	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	.242	.301	.432
Clayton Beeter	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Gus Varland	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Orlando Ribalta	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Team	10-43	43	4	10	4	2	2	8	176

Washington Nationals

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Richard Lovelady	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	12-9	2.49	12
Miles Mikolas	5.0	3	0	0	0	3	0	66-42	6.17	66
Mitchell Parker	1.0	3	2	2	1	1	0	31-20	5.25	31
Clayton Beeter	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	17-11	2.92	17
Gus Varland	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	12-10	3.66	12
Orlando Ribalta	1.0	2	2	1	2	0	0	23-12	2.45	23
Paxton Schultz	0.2	1	1	0	0	1	0	14-9	5.30	14
Team	10.2	11	5	3	3	8	0	175-113		175

Atlanta Braves

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Ronald Acuna Jr.	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	24	.254	.365	.373
Mauricio Dubon	3-5	5	0	3	1	0	0	1	15	.269	.321	.407
Matt Olson	0-5	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	21	.267	.345	.554
Ozzie Albies	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	21	.270	.330	.430
Michael Harris II	1-5	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	16	.295	.320	.514
Austin Riley	3-3	3	1	3	0	0	1	0	15	.221	.292	.385
Jorge Mateo	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.305	.349	.458
Eli White	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	.242	.273	.403
Dominic Smith	1-5	5	0	1	1	0	0	1	18	.336	.360	.533
Ha-Seong Kim	1-5	5	1	1	1	0	0	2	23	.129	.229	.129
Sandy Leon	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	.125	.125	.125
Mike Yastrzemski	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	.232	.303	.362
Team	11-42	42	5	11	5	0	3	8	175

Atlanta Braves

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Bryce Elder	6.0	5	1	1	1	4	1	87-58	1.97	87
Didier Fuentes	1.0	2	0	0	0	1	0	27-20	2.79	27
Robert Suarez	1.0	2	1	1	0	0	1	20-14	0.81	20
Raisel Iglesias	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	10-8	0.00	10
Dylan Lee	1.0	1	2	1	1	0	0	21-13	1.11	21
Tyler Kinley	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	11-7	3.74	11
Team	11.0	10	4	3	2	8	2	176-120		176

Recent form

Atlanta BravesLLWLW

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Oct 6, 2026 · vs Los Angeles DodgersL 1-3

Oct 4, 2026 · at Los Angeles DodgersW 3-2

Oct 3, 2026 · at Los Angeles DodgersL 3-5

Oct 1, 2026 · vs Philadelphia PhilliesW 6-2

Season series

WSH wins series 2-1

May 24, 2026WSH 2, ATL 1

May 23, 2026WSH 2, ATL 0

May 22, 2026WSH 4, ATL 5

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves?

Atlanta Braves won, 5-4, on Friday, May 22, 2026.

What was the final score of Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves?

Washington Nationals 4, Atlanta Braves 5.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Nationals: Curtis Mead (2-5, HR, RBI, R, K batting average). Atlanta Braves: Austin Riley (3-3, R, BB batting average).

Where is Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves played?

Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia.

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