Overview

• A.J. Smith-Shawver allowed only two hits and no earned runs over six innings, improving his record to 3-2 with a season ERA of 2.33.
• The Braves secured a 5-2 victory on May 15, clinching a three-of-four series win against the Nationals.
• Atlanta's bullpen, led by closer Raisel Iglesias with his seventh save, provided three innings of strong relief to protect the lead.
• Washington's C.J. Abrams hit a solo home run, but the team has now lost eight of their last nine games.
• Trevor Williams took the loss for the Nationals, giving up four runs (three earned) in 4 1/3 innings as Atlanta's offense capitalized on key opportunities.