WASHINGTON -- The Braves helped the Nationals wrap up the National League East on Sunday afternoon, but Atlanta did Washington no favors during an 8-0 thumping Tuesday night at Nationals Park.
The Braves broke out for 14 hits -- nine of which went for extra bases, including seven doubles -- as they tagged Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez for five runs on seven hits in five innings. Freddie Freeman collected three hits, including a three-run homer, and second baseman Ozzie Albies added a solo homer among his three hits.
Atlanta also received a strong effort from right-hander Julio Teheran, who threw seven shutout innings.