Overview
- The Nationals beat the Braves 11-4 on Tuesday in Washington to halt Atlanta's six-game winning streak.
- Washington's first six batters reached in a three-run first inning, and Atlanta starter Reynaldo López exited two batters into the second.
- James Wood reached base five times and hit his team-leading eighth home run, then added a diving catch in left field.
- Luis García Jr. went 4-for-5 with three RBIs after entering on a 4-for-41 skid.
- A season-high 12 walks fueled the offense as Foster Griffin worked six innings for his third win.