Acuna catalyzes Braves from leadoff spot in win
(MLB.com Atlanta Braves)

Ronald Acuna Jr. was a triple shy of the cycle as the Braves took the second-half opener against the Nationals. Charlie Culberson also homered for Atlanta, which removed Ozzie Albies for precautionary reasons after hamstring tightness. Stephen Strasburg allowed six runs in his return from the disabled list, while Matt Adams and Trea Turner homered for Washington.