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

Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Tuesday night, with Yohandy Morales making his major league debut and hitting his first homer. Jared Simpson also made his debut, pitching relief and securing the win. Morales, who previously hit 25 home runs for Triple-A Rochester, singled and doubled during his first game.

Simpson, who had a 2.30 ERA in 58 2/3 innings at Double-A and Triple-A, entered the game in the fifth inning with Washington leading 5-2. The Nationals capitalized on Simpson's entry, scoring four runs in the bottom half, including two-run hits by CJ Abrams and Brady House. The Braves responded with homers from Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II in the second inning.

The game saw the Nationals call up Morales and Simpson before the game, expanding their roster from 26 to 28 players.