Washington Nationals defeat Atlanta Braves 11-4: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 4, Washington Nationals 11
The Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 15 runs combined.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 7 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jose Suarez (Atlanta Braves): 3.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Foster Griffin (Washington Nationals): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Luis Garcia Jr. (Washington Nationals): 4-for-5, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 7 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: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 6.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 16-8 in the 2026 regular season (8-4 at home, 8-4 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 11 times and under 10 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Washington Nationals 11-13 in the 2026 regular season (3-8 at home, 8-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 23 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Atlanta Braves at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.