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Nationals rally late to beat Braves, end seven-game skid

AP photo by Kathryn Skeean / José Tena celebrates after hitting a double for the Washington Nationals as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies looks on in the ninth inning of Wednesday night's game at Truist Park.
AP photo by Kathryn Skeean / José Tena celebrates after hitting a double for the Washington Nationals as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies looks on in the ninth inning of Wednesday night's game at Truist Park. AP photo by Kathryn Skeean / José Tena celebrates after hitting a double for the Washington Nationals as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies looks on in the ninth inning of Wednesday night's game at Truist Park.

By The Associated Press 2 min read

ATLANTA — James Wood’s eighth-inning double drove in the go-ahead run, and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending their seven-game losing streak.

Atlanta led 4-1 in the matchup of National League East Division clubs after Braves starter Bryce Elder allowed five hits and one run in six innings. The Braves were let down by their bullpen as Aaron Bummer surrendered two unearned runs in the seventh before Enyel De Los Santos (1-2) lost the lead in the eighth.

Amed Rosario’s single drove in C.J. Abrams to tie the game. Wood added the double to right field off De Los Santos to drive in pinch-runner Nasim Nuñez with the go-ahead run.

Atlanta designated hitter Marcell Ozuna doubled in two runs on his bobblehead night at Truist Park.

Washington left-hander Mitchell Parker allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings. The Nationals starter left the game after being hit on his left thigh by Austin Riley’s line drive.