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Doolittle grounded into a double play, shortstop Swanson to second baseman Albies to first baseman Freeman, Soto out.

Kendrick popped out to second baseman Albies.

Soto walked, Eaton to third, Rendon to second.

Walked, Eaton to third, Rendon to second.

Grounded into a double play, shortstop Swanson to second baseman Albies to first baseman Freeman, Soto out.

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Freeman singled to right, Acuña Jr. scored.

Turner doubled to center, A.Sánchez scored.

Rendon singled to right, Turner scored, Eaton to third.

Singled to right, Turner scored, Eaton to third.

Soto singled to right, Eaton scored, Rendon to second.

Singled to right, Eaton scored, Rendon to second.

McCann homered to right on a 2-0 count, Albies scored.

Homered to right on a 2-0 count, Albies scored.

Braves first.  Acuña Jr. hit an infield single to shortstop.  Acuña Jr. stole second.  Swanson flied out to center fielder Robles, Acuña Jr. to third.  Freeman singled to right, Acuña Jr. scored.  Donaldson lined out to right fielder Eaton.  Markakis walked on a full count, Freeman to second.  Albies flied out to center fielder Robles.

Nationals fourth.  Soto lined out to center fielder Acuña Jr.  M.Adams homered to left on a 0-1 count.  Dozier singled to left.  Suzuki grounded into a double play, shortstop Swanson to second baseman Albies to first baseman Freeman, Dozier out.

Nationals fifth.  Robles was out bunting, pitcher Soroka to first baseman Freeman.  A.Sánchez hit an infield single to third.  On third baseman Donaldson's throwing error, A.Sánchez to second.  Turner doubled to center, A.Sánchez scored.  Eaton hit an infield single to shortstop, Turner to third.  Rendon singled to right, Turner scored, Eaton to third.  Soto singled to right, Eaton scored, Rendon to second.  M.Adams popped out to second baseman Albies.  Dozier grounded into fielder's choice, shortstop Swanson to second baseman Albies, Soto out.

Braves sixth.  Albies walked on a full count.  McCann homered to right on a 2-0 count, Albies scored.  Suero pitching.  Riley struck out.  Camargo pinch-hitting for Soroka.  Camargo grounded out, first baseman M.Adams to pitcher Suero.  Acuña Jr. walked.  Acuña Jr. stole second.  Swanson popped out to third baseman Rendon.

Nationals ninth.  Flowers in as catcher.  Minter pitching.  Kendrick popped out to second baseman Albies.  Turner singled to right.  Turner stole second.  Eaton singled to left, Turner scored.  On Minter's wild pitch, Eaton to second.  Rendon was intentionally walked.  Soto walked, Eaton to third, Rendon to second.  Parsons pitching.  Doolittle grounded into a double play, shortstop Swanson to second baseman Albies to first baseman Freeman, Soto out.

 The Nationals have won 13 of their last 17 while posting an NL-leading 2.72 ERA since June 25. In those 17 games since June 25, the Nats have allowed two runs or less 10 times, tied with the A's for the most in the majors.

 The Nationals' last 17 games came against the Marlins, Tigers, Royals, Phillies and Orioles. The combined .379 winning percentage of those teams -- based on their current records -- was the easiest strength of schedule since June 25. The Nats' next 17 games come against the Braves, Rockies, Dodgers and Diamondbacks -- teams with a .565 winning percentage -- the highest in MLB between July 18-August 4.

 Mike Soroka, who is scheduled to start Friday, tossed seven shutout innings in Sunday's 4-1 win at San Diego. Since losing his season debut, Soroka is 10-0 with a 2.27 ERA in his last 15 starts to become the first Braves starter to win 10 consecutive decisions since Greg Maddux in 2001.

 Stephen Strasburg, who takes the ball in the opener, has won each of his two starts against the Braves this season. Since 2000, only Cole Hamels (16) has more victories over the Braves than Strasburg's 13.

 Anthony Rendon is slashing .464/.531/.821 with two homers, four doubles, five RBI and six runs during a seven-game road hitting streak. On the season, the All-Star third baseman leads the NL in OBP (.507) and slugging percentage (1.049) when leading off an inning (min. 60 PAs).

 Josh Donaldson homered and drove in all four of Atlanta's runs in Wednesday's 5-4 loss in Milwaukee. He has five home runs in his last seven games and his seven homers this month are tied with the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger for the most in the NL while his 16 RBI lead the league.

HP - Winters, 1B - Drake, 2B - Muchlinski, 3B - Timmons

The last time Mike Soroka faced the Washington Nationals, his outing ended early and painfully. The Atlanta rookie right-hander will hope for better results Saturday when he starts for the Braves against the Nationals in the third contest of a four-game series.
The teams traded wins the past two days in Atlanta, with the Nationals rolling to a 13-4 victory Thursday before the Braves pulled out a 4-3 decision Friday.

Braves rookie Soroka, Nats veteran Sanchez square off

ATLANTA (AP)  Nationals closer Sean Doolittle knew his team couldn't afford to falter in the late innings for the second straight night.
''I hesitate to use the phrase that today was a must-win game because it's still the third week of July,'' Doolittle said. ''But after a tough one (Friday) night and knowing what the standings already are, I think tonight was really, really important for us.''

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Washington Nationals @ Atlanta Braves on July 20, 2019

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