Braves rally, but Nationals eke out victory

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ATLANTA — After surrendering a three-run lead in the eighth inning of Friday night’s game at Turner Field, the Nationals halted Jim Johnson’s recent dominance and extended their mastery of the Braves with a 7-6 win that was decided by Clint Robinson’s two-out single.

Robinson’s single ended Johnson’s scoreless streak at 10 innings and provided the Nationals their 10th win in 11 games against Atlanta.

Closer Mark Melancon blanked the Braves in the bottom of the inning for his fifth save with the Nationals.

Atlanta made a nice comeback in the eighth. The Nationals had a …

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