The Braves had their chances but were unable to come away with a big hit late in a 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals. Both teams endured a pair of rain delays that totaled more than three hours.
Ronald Acuña took advantage of his move to the leadoff spot in the batting order over the weekend going 6-for-9 in the series with a homer and a pair of doubles.
The Atlanta Braves have speed up and down the lineup but it is the aggressive nature by which they have approached this season that has made the difference.