Braves top Nationals as Martín Pérez carries no-hitter into seventh inning

Atlanta starter Martín Pérez entered the game on short notice after Reynaldo López was sidelined with knee inflammation. Pérez threw six and two‑thirds innings without allowing a hit, keeping Washington hitless until the seventh when Brady House broke up the bid with a single.

The Braves capitalized on early power, with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson hitting back‑to‑back home runs in the first inning and Dominic Smith adding a solo blast in the fourth. Atlanta held on for an 8‑3 victory, extending their winning streak and completing a sweep of the Washington Nationals. The performance marked the Braves' best no‑hit effort since 1994.

Across the series the Braves also recorded a 4‑2 win, highlighted by homers from Mike Yastrzemski and Olson, further cementing their dominance over the Nationals.