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Atlanta Braves: Smyly’s strong performance leads to sweep of Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 06: Cristian Pache #25, Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 and Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate the Braves 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Braves responded to being swept in their series with Toronto by sweeping the Washington Nationals in 3 games.

It was important for the Atlanta Braves to respond well after being swept during their series with Toronto.

Drew Smyly took the mound on Thursday afternoon hoping to give the team a chance to do just that by sweeping the Nationals in D.