Yohandy Morales homers and has 3 hits in his debut as the Nationals top the Braves 9-5

Washington Nationals’ Yohandy Morales hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals’ Yohandy Morales, right, celebrates his home run with Abimelec Ortiz (81) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. gets ready before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals’ Yohandy Morales (28) celebrates his home run with Brady House, right, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)