The Atlanta Braves open a two-game series against the host Washington Nationals on Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a rough loss as they continue to compete for a National League wild-card spot. The Braves (78-66) trail the New York Mets by one game for the final NL playoff position after wasting right-hander Charlie Morton's gem in a 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Following the games in Washington, Atlanta returns home for a four-game series against the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. Atlanta right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (8-5, 2.04 ERA) will oppose Nationals lefty MacKenzie Gore (8-11, 4.
Trying to stay in wild-card race, Braves take on Nats
