The Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Monday, April 21, 2026, at Nationals Park, snapping Atlanta's six-game winning streak. Rookie outfielder James Wood hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, his first of the season, to give Washington a 5-2 lead.
Second baseman Luis García Jr. led the offensive charge, going 4-for-5 with a double, two runs batted in, and two runs scored. The Nationals' offense exploded for 15 hits, with Lane Thomas and Keibert Ruiz also contributing multiple hits and RBIs.
Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore earned the win, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing three runs on six hits while striking out seven. Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach took the loss, surrendering five runs over 4.1 innings. The loss dropped Atlanta's record to 14-8, while Washington improved to 10-12.
