Braves vs Nationals – Game Recap, Highlights & Stats (Sept 2025)
🏟️ Recent Game(s)
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Game 1 of Doubleheader (Sep 16, 2025)
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The Braves won 6‑3. Reuters+2ESPN.com+2
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Matt Olson homered for the 4th straight game. Reuters +1
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The Braves had a big 5‑run 4th inning. Battery +1
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Pitcher José Suarez had 7 strong innings with 9 strikeouts. Reuters +1
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Game 2 (extra innings, same day)
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Earlier game (Sep 15, 2025)
📊 Key Trends / Stats
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Over the last 15 years, the Nationals have a record of 122‑131 vs. the Braves. StatMuse
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In 2025, the Braves and Nationals have split earlier match‑ups pretty evenly—the Braves are 3‑3 so far. Champs or Chumps
Key Game News
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The Braves won the doubleheader sweep over the Nationals: 6‑3 in Game 1 and 5‑0 (in 10 innings) in Game 2. Reuters + 2 Battery Power + 2
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In Game 1, the Braves produced a five‑run 4th inning to take control. Jurickson Profar hit his 14th homer, and Matt Olson homered for the fourth straight game. Starting pitcher José Suarez was strong: 7 innings, 9 strikeouts. Reuters +1
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Game 2 was a pitchers’ duel through nine innings. Chris Sale threw eight scoreless innings, but the Braves broke through in the 10th with key hits by Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson (triple), Profar, and Ozzie Albies. Battery Power
⚾ Player / Roster Moves
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José Suarez was added to the Braves’ major league roster and started Game 1 of the doubleheader. Battery Power
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Nathan Wiles was recalled from Triple‑A to help with bullpen depth. To make room, Connor Seabold and Alexis Díaz were optioned to Triple‑A. Sean Murphy was placed on the 60-day IL.