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Braves and Nationals Grapple in Weather-Delayed Stalemate at Nationals Park

The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals faced off in a game that ultimately saw no runs, hits, or errors from either side, marking a rare occurrence in baseball. The Braves' season record now stands at 35-27, while the Nationals are at 29-35. The final score remained 0-0.


Jun 9, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher DJ Herz (74) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The game was held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., under cloudy skies with temperatures around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. A significant wind blowing from the west-northwest at 15 mph added an extra layer of challenge for the players on the field. Despite these conditions, both teams' pitchers managed to keep the game scoreless.


Hurston Waldrep was on the mound for the Braves, bringing his skill set to try and secure another win for Atlanta. On the other side, DJ Herz pitched for the Nationals with an earned run average (ERA) of 9.0 this season before this game started. Herz has had a challenging season with a record of 0 wins and 1 loss.


Jun 9, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep (30) pitches during his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

This match was particularly notable due to its status as being delayed by weather conditions. Such delays can disrupt players' rhythms and strategies but both teams showed resilience by maintaining a deadlock throughout what play time was available.


Looking ahead, fans of the Braves have something to look forward to as their team is scheduled to play against the Nationals once again on June 8th, 2024. This upcoming game will be held at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., starting at 8:05 PM local time. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch this game broadcasted on MASN network.


Jun 9, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep (30) pitches during his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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