Atlanta Braves News: win over Nationals, midseason prospects, and more
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Braves won a close game against the Washington Nationals 5-4 at Truist Park, with key home runs from Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski supporting a shaky start from Grant Holmes.
- The Braves improved their season record to 64 wins with this victory and will continue the series with Bryce Elder starting the next game.
- In minor league news, Eric Hartman hit two home runs for the Rome Emperors, while Connor Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Athletics after a poor outing with the Braves.
- MLB updates include the Texas Rangers placing Jakob Junis on the injured list, the Orioles acquiring catcher Jake Rogers from the Tigers, and the Mets trading A.J. Minter to the Twins.
- Fans are encouraged to vote for the Braves Player of the Game for July 30 through an online poll.
