The Atlanta Braves will begin a nine-game homestand Tuesday when they open up a three-game series with the Washington Nationals. The Braves just completed a 2-5 road trip and are entering a crucial stretch as they try to hold onto the division lead. Atlanta is 72-64 on the season and leads the NL East by 1.5 games over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Braves infield nearing milestone
While on the road trip, the Braves joined the 2008 Marlins as the only team to have all of its starting infielders hit 25 home runs in the same season.