Martín Pérez starts for the Atlanta Braves in place of Reynaldo López, who is scratched about 35 minutes before the game with left knee inflammation. Pérez holds the Washington Nationals hitless through the first six innings, while the Braves provide an offensive cushion. Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Dominic Smith each hit home runs as Atlanta builds its lead. Pérez continues into the seventh before the no-hit bid is broken when Brady House delivers a single to right field. The Braves go on to win 8-3 on Saturday night, extending their momentum with their third straight win in the series. Pérez’s outing keeps Washington off the scoreboard for much of the game and supports Atlanta’s home-run production, while Washington’s offense does not generate enough hits or runs to close the gap after the early stages. The final score reflects a combination of strong pitching from Pérez, timely extra-base hits, and Washington’s inability to string together sustained scoring threats after the no-hit bid ends.