The Washington Nationals faced a disappointing defeat against the Atlanta Braves, losing 5-2 after failing to convert early scoring chances. In the second inning, after loading the bases, they were unable to score as Jacob Young hit into a double play. Manager Dave Martinez expressed frustration at not being able to maintain pressure in critical situations; his team has made a habit of trailing. Groundballs were a significant issue, with the Nationals hitting 14 groundouts and infrequently taking advantage of their opportunities at bat.
"We had a chance to go ahead early and just couldn't get the job done. In those situations, we got to keep that line moving."
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