Nationals Squander Strong Mikolas Outing, Fall 5-4 vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals lost 5-4 to the Atlanta Braves in an extra inning game. Despite a strong performance from Miles Mikolas, who pitched five scoreless innings, the Nationals could not hold onto their lead. The game ended with a walk-off single from the Braves in the 11th inning.
- ▪The Nationals fell to 4-5 in extra inning games this season after the loss.
- ▪Miles Mikolas allowed just three hits and struck out three batters in five innings.
- ▪CJ Abrams hit a solo home run to tie the game at two before extra innings.
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