ATLANTA -- Nick Markakis drove in two runs and helped the Braves defeat the Nationals, 7-3, at Turner Field on Saturday afternoon. Washington's magic number to clinch the National League East crown remains at six games. The second-place Mets host the Twins on Saturday night.
Washington got off to a good start when Trea Turner led off the game with a homer, but it went downhill after that. By the fifth inning, Atlanta had a 6-1 lead against left-hander Gio Gonzalez. Markakis highlighted the scoring with an RBI single with the bases loaded.