June 9 - The tables appear to be turning in the rivalry between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals.
With their 7-3 win at home on Saturday, the Nationals have taken two of the first three games in this series after winning three of four May 27-30 in Atlanta. Washington went 5-8 against its Eastern Division rival last season and 5-14 in 2022.
"They've got a lot of great players, and they've been great for years now," Washington third baseman Nick Senzel said of Atlanta. "For us to play them and to beat them ... I think it's big.