Overview
- Ronald Acuña Jr. was hit by pitches twice by Nationals starter Jake Irvin, exiting after the second in the sixth inning Monday.
- After a brief check, he stayed on to run the bases, then Eli White replaced him in right field before the bottom of the sixth.
- The Braves said X-rays on his hand and wrist were negative and they labeled his status day-to-day.
- Braves starter Bryce Elder later hit C.J. Abrams in the bottom of the sixth, and umpires issued warnings to both dugouts.
- Atlanta beat Washington 9-4 for a sixth straight win as Elder struck out six over 6 2/3 innings.