Washington Nationals pitcher DJ Herz throws in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)
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ATLANTA (AP) — DJ Herz struck out eight in five sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
CJ Abrams had two hits and two RBIs for Washington. Jacob Young also had two hits and scored two runs.
Herz allowed one hit — Orlando Arcia's second-inning single — and walked three in his 14th major league start.