Braves Edge Nationals for 10th Straight Victory Behind Harris’ Two Homers

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Interstat) — Michael Harris II homered twice, including a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning, to lift the Atlanta Braves to their 10th consecutive win, a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night at Truist Park.

Hurston Waldrep (6-1) earned the win, allowing one run over six innings for the Braves (75-83). Washington’s James Wood homered in the eighth to tie the game before Harris answered in the bottom of the frame. Brad Lord (5-9) took the loss for the Nationals (64-94), while Raisel Iglesias secured his 28th save. The game time was 2:11 before an announced crowd of 37,322.