Braves ring up sixth straight win with big inning vs. Nationals
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Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the host Washington Nationals 9-4 Monday night for their sixth straight win.
Drake Baldwin had two hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for Atlanta.
Elder (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits. He struck out six.<