Overview
- The Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Saturday with a combined one-hitter that produced the game’s only runs.
- Jake Irvin threw five hitless innings, striking out seven with 80 pitches before reporting shoulder tightness and exiting the game for evaluation.
- An MRI has been scheduled to check Irvin’s shoulder, and the team will learn whether his next start is in jeopardy based on that result.
- Braves starter Grant Holmes struck out 10 over five innings but took the loss after allowing two solo homers to Dylan Crews and Jorbit Vivas.
- Washington’s bullpen, led by three scoreless innings from Brad Lord and a perfect ninth from Richard Lovelady for the save, preserved the shutout and may face added workload if Irvin misses time.