WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves weathered an early Washington rally to beat the Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday at Nationals Park.

The Nationals struck first with a four-run first inning, highlighted by Daylen Lile’s three-run homer. Atlanta responded by scoring in each of the next three frames, including Harris’s blast in the second and a three-run homer from Matt Olson in the fourth to build an 8-4 lead. Washington’s Joey Wiemer hit a pinch-hit solo shot in the sixth, but the rally fell short.

Dylan Lee earned the win in relief for Atlanta, while Zack Littell took the loss. Robert Suarez secured the save. The Braves improved to 17-8, and the Nationals fell to 11-14. Attendance was 16,308.