Nationals Notebook: Young core shows resilience in strong start

The Washington Nationals are off to their best start since 2021 with a young core averaging under 25 years old, showing resilience after setbacks like blowing an eight-run lead. Manager Blake Butera praised the team's ability to bounce back, while the division sees Atlanta leading with an eight-game edge over Philadelphia and Washington improving compared to last year. Notable performances include Otto Lopez (.343 BA) for Miami and James Wood's 20 homers before the All-Star break.