Atlanta Braves defeat Washington Nationals 7-2: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 7, Washington Nationals 2
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The total pushed: 9 runs, exactly the closing total of 9.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- JR Ritchie (Atlanta Braves): 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 10 strikeouts.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals): 1-for-4, 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 total pushed: 9 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 9.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 18-8 in the 2026 regular season (8-4 at home, 10-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 24 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 10 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.
This result left the Washington Nationals 11-15 in the 2026 regular season (3-10 at home, 8-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 25 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 7 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Philadelphia Phillies at home on Friday, April 24, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: at the Chicago White Sox on Friday, April 24, 2026.