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Walks haunt Braves in 7-1 loss to Nationals

The Atlanta Braves set a new franchise record for walks in a game in a 7-1 loss to the Washington Nationals Saturday afternoon at SunTrust Park. Atlanta issued 14 free passes eclipsing the previous record for a nine-inning game.

Adam Eaton draws a four pitch walk with two down in the 9th. It's the 14th walk issued by #Braves pitchers, a new franchise record for a nine inning game. @680TheFan

— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) September 15, 2018

The Nationals struck early against Julio Teheran plating a run in the top of the first on a single by Juan Soto.