The Skinny: The Washington Nationals won for the fourth time in five games as the continued their improved play. The Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 to improve their record to 10-17, they no longer have the worst record in all of baseball.
The Pitching: The Nationals got another quality start out of Tim Redding who has to be one of the bigger surprises in the league so far this season. Redding went six innings and gave up only two runs to very talents Braves offense. Saul Rivera got the win as he threw a scoreless seventh inning. Jon Rauch came on in the ninth to close out the game and pick up his fifth save of the season.
The Hitting: Ryan Zimmerman had the sort of games that helps hitters break out of slumps. The slumping Zimmerman went 3-4 tonight three RBIs and two runs scored. With the game tied at two in the 7th inning, Zimmerman drove in two runs with a double that put the Nats ahead for good. The Nats got home runs out of Nick Johnson and Zimmerman.
What’s Next?: These two teams will wrap up their series tomorrow. Jair Jurrjens will start for the Braves and Shawn Hill will start for the Nationals. Game time is 4:35pm.