The Braves entered play with eyes on carving another two games off their magic number, and Dallas Keuchel certainly did his part in aiding that effort. The Braves earned a 4-3 win behind a masterful performance from the left-hander, cutting their magic number to 13 in the process.
The Nationals mounted an immediate rally in the first inning, as Trea Turner and Howie Kendrick each singled to begin play, then Juan Soto drew a one-out walk to load the bases. Keuchel managed to induce a 6-4-3 double play from Ryan Zimmerman to end the threat, which would set the tone for a dominant performance the rest of the way.