The Braves beat the Nationals 11-3 in a makeup game, with Chris Sale returning from injury.

The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals will play a late-season doubleheader on Tuesday, with the Braves winning the first game 11-3. Veteran left-hander Chris Sale, returning from a rib cage injury, will start for Atlanta in the day game, seeking his first win against the Nationals. He faces MacKenzie Gore, who is coming back from left shoulder inflammation. Both pitchers have missed time this season. Sale has a 2.52 ERA, while Gore has a 4.14 ERA. The day game is a makeup of a May 21 rainout.