The Braves had nine hits in the victory. Justin Upton had three of the Braves hits and scored a run. Freddie Freeman had two hits, including a two-run double in the sixth inning. B.J. Upton hit a solo homer in the second, it was his fifth of the year. Ramiro Pena also hit a homer, a two-run shot in the first, which was his third of the year. Brian McCann added a hit and an RBI, Andrelton Simmons also had a hit for the Braves.
Maholm did well as he pitched six innings and gave up three runs, only two earned, on five hits, including a homer to Ian Desmond. He also struck out four batters and improved his record to 7-4 on the year. Anthony Varvaro and Luis Avilan each pitched a perfect inning in relief. Craig Kimbrel pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his seventeenth save of the season.
The Braves are now 34-22 on the year. They will begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates tomorrow night at 7:10 p.m. Kris Medlen (1-6) will take the ball in the first game against A.J. Burnett (3-5) of the Pirates.
Freddie Freeman watches his two-run double in the sixth inning. The Braves won 6-3 on Sunday afternoon against the Nationals.
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