WASHINGTON — The Braves began Monday with a White House visit to celebrate their 2021 World Series and ended it with Bryce Elder – who was in the crowd but not on the stage because he was not a member of last year’s team – pitching his first career shutout in an 8-0 win over the Nationals.
Here are five observations on Atlanta (96-58):
1. From back in Texas, Elder’s family watched what turned out to be a special and memorable night for one of their own. And when Bryce completed eight innings, they wondered if he would have an opportunity to finish what he started.
