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Nationals Walk Off in 10th to Sweep Braves, Extend Win Streak to Five

Washington's Amed Rosario delivers game-winning single as Robert Hassell III shines in MLB debut; Braves prepare for Ronald Acuna Jr.'s season debut.

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May 22, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals third base Amed Rosario (13) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk off single against the Atlanta Braves during the tenth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-7 in 10 innings, completing a two-game series sweep and extending their season-high winning streak to five games.
  • Amed Rosario's single in the bottom of the 10th inning drove in the winning run, securing the walk-off victory for Washington.
  • Robert Hassell III impressed in his MLB debut, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored, including the game-winning run as the automatic runner in extra innings.
  • Neither starting pitcher lasted beyond the fourth inning, with Atlanta's AJ Smith-Shawver allowing seven runs and Washington's Trevor Williams giving up five.
  • The Braves announced that Ronald Acuna Jr., the 2023 NL MVP, will be activated on Friday to make his season debut following his recovery from a 2024 ACL tear.