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Alex Wood fans 12; Braves edge Nationals 3-1
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) walks back to the mound as Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton (8) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — A visit from the Washington Nationals came at just the right time to fire up the Atlanta Braves. Alex Wood said he and his teammates enjoy the playoff atmosphere that comes whenever they play Washington. Wood set a career high with 12 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings and the Braves beat Washington 3-1 on Sunday night to continue their recent success against the Nationals.