ATLANTA — Chris Sale earned his first win against Washington, Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Nationals 11-5 on Monday night.

The Braves continued their strong run over the final two weeks of the season with their ninth straight win, their longest run since 2023.

Sale (6-5) allowed five runs on three hits over five innings. It was the second time Sale has allowed five earned runs in his 19 starts this season. José Suarez pitched three scoreless innings for his first save.

Rookie catcher Drake Baldwin went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and the NL Rookie of the Year has an RBI in each of his last six games. Acuña reached base five times with a home run, three walks and he was hit by a pitch.

Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore (5-15) gave up four runs on four hits in two in

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