Atlanta Braves defeat Washington Nationals 8-6: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 8, Washington Nationals 6
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 14 runs combined.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Didier Fuentes (Atlanta Braves): 3.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Michael Harris II (Atlanta Braves): 2-for-4, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Zack Littell (Washington Nationals): 6.0 innings, 6 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Daylen Lile (Washington Nationals): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 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 2 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: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 5.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 17-8 in the 2026 regular season (8-4 at home, 9-4 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 12 times and under 10 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Washington Nationals 11-14 in the 2026 regular season (3-9 at home, 8-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 24 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Washington Nationals on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Atlanta Braves at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026.