Pérez, starting on short notice, flirts with no-hitter as Braves beat Nationals
A Braves pitcher starting on short notice came within one out of a no-hitter.
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Sources (8)
- Martín Pérez strikes out six in win Saturday NBC Sports · 11h ago
- Martin Perez News: Dominant in last-minute start RotoWire · 11h ago
- Braves 8-3 Nationals (Aug 1, 2026) Game Recap espn.com · 11h ago
- Braves’ Martín Pérez loses no-hit bid in seventh vs the Nationals apnews.com · 11h ago
- Pitching on short notice, Pérez pushes Braves to another win AJC.com · 11h ago
- Braves' Martin Perez: Dominant in last-minute start CBS Sports · 11h ago
- With another loss to the Braves, the Nationals look less like contenders The Washington Post · 11h ago
- Pérez, starting on short notice, flirts with no-hitter as Braves beat Nationals MLB.com · 11h ago
The story so far
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals in a game where Braves pitcher Martín Pérez, starting on short notice, pitched nearly a no-hitter. Pérez's performance was dominant, allowing no hits until the seventh inning.
The Nationals' loss raises questions about their standing in the league. The game was a significant win for the Braves, who have been on a winning streak.
The Nationals, meanwhile, face uncertainty as they look to regain their footing.
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The obvious questions
Who started for the Braves on short notice?
Martín Pérez.
How far did Pérez get into his no-hitter?
He pitched nearly a no-hitter, allowing no hits until the seventh inning.
What was the outcome of the game?
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals.
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