Atlanta Braves defeat Washington Nationals 9-4: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 9, Washington Nationals 4
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-4 on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 13 runs combined.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bryce Elder (Atlanta Braves): 6.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Jake Irvin (Washington Nationals): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Daylen Lile (Washington Nationals): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals?
The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 8.
Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 16-7 in the 2026 regular season (8-4 at home, 8-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it six straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.
This result left the Washington Nationals 10-13 in the 2026 regular season (2-8 at home, 8-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 22 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Atlanta Braves at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.