The Braves were unable to overcome a five-run third inning by the Nationals on Monday, as Washington’s Trea Turner and Chris Heisey both homered off Braves starter Ryan Weber. The deficit would ultimately prove too large as Nationals starter Max Scherzer held the Braves to just two runs over seven innings of work. The Braves loss effectively ends a six-game winning streak, and drops the team’s season record versus Washington to 3-13.
The Braves’ reported interest in Tim Tebow came to light shortly after the world-renowned showcase held last week, and now the team has begun to speak about the rumors publicly.