WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Zack Littell #18 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the second inning during the baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Mauricio Dubón #14 of the Atlanta Braves forces out James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals at second base on a Luis Garcia Jr. #2 (not pictured) hit ball in the second inning during the baseball game at Nationals Park on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Zack Littell #18 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning during the baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Didier Fuentes #72 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning during the baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

FILE - Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito reacts after striking out Athletics Lawrence Butler with the bases loaded in the third inning in of a baseball game against the Athletics, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to the baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Houston, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Houston, Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)