The Washington Nationals picked up a very big win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. The Nationals defeated the Braves 6-3 to pick up a game in the standings against the Braves.
Ryan Zimmerman and Nick Johnson both hit home runs for the Nationals. Both home runs were solo shots. Zimmerman finished the game with three RBI, Lastings Milledge had two RBI, while Johnson had one RBI.
Starting pitcher Tim Redding got the no decision in the game after throwing six innings and giving up four hits and two runs. Saul Rivera pitched one inning in relief to pick up the win. It was Rivera’s second win of the season.
The Nationals are now 10-17 on the season.
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