Atlanta Braves: Nationals hold on for win against Braves
by The Associated Press
Aug 21, 2012 | 1354 views | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Tim Hudson (File, AP)
Tim Hudson (File, AP)
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Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla fumbled Chad Tracy's ground ball in the 13th inning, allowing Danny Espinosa to score the winning run, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Monday night.

Washington grabbed a six-game lead in the NL East, handing Atlanta its third straight loss.

Ian Desmond led off the 13th with an infield single off Cristhian Martinez (5-3) before Espinosa tried to bunt and hit into a forceout. Kurt Suzuki then hit a slow roller for an infield hit, allowing Espinosa to take third.

With the infield in, Tracy hit a ball to Uggla, who appeared confused and instead of either trying to get Espinosa at the plate or attempting to turn a double play, he fumbled it, and Espinosa scored the game-winner.

Craig Stammen (6-1) pitched two hitless innings for the win.
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