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- Updated: September 7, 2016
WASHINGTON — The Nationals scored three runs in the eighth inning and defeated the Braves, 9-7, at Nationals Park on Tuesday night. With the victory, the magic number for Washington to win the National League East is down to 16.
The score was tied at 6 when Washington took the lead against Braves reliever Jose Ramirez. With runners on first and second and no outs, pinch-hitter Ben Revere tried to bunt his way on. Braves catcher Tyler Flowers grabbed the ball in front of him and threw the ball past third baseman Adonis Garcia, allowing Michael Taylor to score on the error.
Trea Turner followed and singled to center, scoring Danny Espinosa and Revere.
The Braves got off to a good start against Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez, establishing an early 4-1 lead. Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson highlighted the scoring with an …
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