Mitchell Parker pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning and CJ Abrams homered, helping the Washington Nationals beat the depleted Atlanta Braves 8-4. Parker allowed three runs, struck out six and walked none in 6 1/3 innings. The rookie left-hander has permitted three runs or fewer in each of his first eight major league starts.
Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves , Monday, May 27, 2024, in Atlanta. Washington Nationals ’ Jacob Young gets past Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia on a steal in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Atlanta. Washington Nationals ’ Eddie Rosario attempts a bunt in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves , Monday, May 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Second baseman Ozzie Albies was the team’s new leadoff hitter. Jared Kelenic and Adam Duvall, who have been sharing time in left field, each started. Duvall replaced Acuña in right and Kelenic started in left. Parker retired 14 consecutive batters in one stretch. He was working with an 8-0 lead before fading in the seventh.
Manager Brian Snitker said his choice to have Albies lead off was a “day-to-day thing. I like him against a lefty, obviously. I may stay with him.”
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