Following some late-game theatrics with the Nationals on Tuesday, the Braves likely had some inkling that Wednesday’s game could feature more of the same. Washington starter Sean Nolin delivered on that belief in the first inning, hitting Freddie Freeman on his second attempt before being ejected. With just one out, this left 82⁄3 innings to be covered by the Nationals bullpen. They were up to the task, holding the Braves offense quiet in route to a 4-2 win.
Prior to the chaotic bottom-half of the first, the Nationals already owned a 1-0 lead. Austin Riley began the game with a throwing error, then Touki Toussaint made matters worse by hitting a batter and walking another.