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Braves Aim for Tenth Straight Win Against Nationals

9/23/2025

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Summary

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The Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals on September 22, 2025, at 7:15 PM ET at Truist Park; Braves are -250 after a nine-game win streak, including a four-game sweep that outscored the Nationals 31-10.
Sale (5-5, 2.35 ERA) starts for Atlanta against MacKenzie Gore (5-14, 4.00 ERA).
Ronald Acuña Jr. performs well; rookie Drake Baldwin has a hitting streak.

History

Historical Context

The Atlanta Braves, established in 1871, relocated to Atlanta in 1966 and quickly became a competitive force in Major League Baseball. Their 1995 World Series victory marked their first championship in Atlanta, driven by a stellar pitching staff, including Greg Maddux, who recorded a 1.63 ERA that season. This success laid the foundation for the franchise's enduring legacy in baseball.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals on September 22, 2025, at 7:15 PM ET at Truist Park; Braves are -250 after a nine-game win streak, including a four-game sweep that outscored the Nationals 31-10.
Sale (5-5, 2.35 ERA) starts for Atlanta against MacKenzie Gore (5-14, 4.00 ERA).
Ronald Acuña Jr. performs well; rookie Drake Baldwin has a hitting streak.

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