ATLANTA — For the first time in six games, the Atlanta Braves didn’t need to put on their rally caps. And while they won in a different way, they still won.
It was that kind of week for the best team in the National League.
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna each hit a two-run homer in the second inning off MacKenzie Gore, and the Braves won their seventh consecutive game by beating the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Saturday.
After reeling off five straight comeback victories, the Braves avoided any suspense by taking an early lead in this one to improve to an NL-best 40-24 as they seek a sixth straight East Division championship.
“I always say they’re so consistent in their work,” Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. “They don’t let last night affect what they’re going to do today. They hang together very well as a team and individually.”