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Nationals let series sweep slip away

After winning the first two games, Washington loses the finale to Atlanta, 5-1.

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Nationals assistant groundskeeper Mike Hrivnak keeps his eye on the skies as an impending storm delays the start of a three-game series between the first-place Nationals and the second-place Atlanta Braves on Monday at Nationals Park.

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Nationals outfielder Michael Morse gives praise before the opener against NL East rival Atlanta.

Nationals outfielder Michael Morse gives praise before the opener against NL East rival Atlanta.

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In the top of the eighth inning Monday, shortstop Ian Desmond fails to make the play at second on the Braves' Brian McCann.

In the top of the eighth inning Monday, shortstop Ian Desmond fails to make the play at second on the Braves' Brian McCann.

Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST

Chad Tracy has an RBI infield single Monday, scoring Danny Espinosa in the 13th inning, lifting the Nationals to a 5-4 victory.

Chad Tracy has an RBI infield single Monday, scoring Danny Espinosa in the 13th inning, lifting the Nationals to a 5-4 victory.

Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST

Danny Espinosa slides home with the winning run in the 13th inning Monday.

Danny Espinosa slides home with the winning run in the 13th inning Monday.

Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST

Chad Tracy gets doused by his teammates after his 13th inning, game-winning RBI Monday.

Chad Tracy gets doused by his teammates after his 13th inning, game-winning RBI Monday.

Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST

Nationals Manager Davey Johnson is all smiles with his first-place squad.

Nationals Manager Davey Johnson is all smiles with his first-place squad.

Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST

Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers as the Nationals take on the Braves in the second game of a three-game series at Nationals Park on Tuesday.

Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers as the Nationals take on the Braves in the second game of a three-game series at Nationals Park on Tuesday.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond hits a solo home run in the second inning Tuesday.

Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond hits a solo home run in the second inning Tuesday.

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In a series plagued by rain delays, the Nationals' grounds crew puts on the tarp on the field in the third inning Tuesday.

In a series plagued by rain delays, the Nationals' grounds crew puts on the tarp on the field in the third inning Tuesday.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Braves second baseman Dan Uggla puts the tag on the Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman as he attempted to stretch a double in the fourth inning Tuesday.

Braves second baseman Dan Uggla puts the tag on the Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman as he attempted to stretch a double in the fourth inning Tuesday.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg leaves the field. Strasburg struck out 10 and allowed one run in six innings Tuesday, picking up his 15th win.

Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg leaves the field. Strasburg struck out 10 and allowed one run in six innings Tuesday, picking up his 15th win.

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Nationals catcher Jesus Flores belts a three-run homer in the fifh inning Tuesday.

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores belts a three-run homer in the fifh inning Tuesday.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Jesus Flores is greeted in the dugout after his three-run shot in the second game of the series.

Jesus Flores is greeted in the dugout after his three-run shot in the second game of the series.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard celebrates the 4-1 win with catcher Jesus Flores on Tuesday, helping Washington extend its NL East lead to seven games.

Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard celebrates the 4-1 win with catcher Jesus Flores on Tuesday, helping Washington extend its NL East lead to seven games.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

During the finale of the three-game series between the Nationals and the Braves on Wednesday, Michael Morse breaks his bat on a ground out in the fourth inning.

During the finale of the three-game series between the Nationals and the Braves on Wednesday, Michael Morse breaks his bat on a ground out in the fourth inning.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper was playing shallow and can't catch up to a two-run double by the Braves Martin Prado in the fifth inning Wednesday.

Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper was playing shallow and can't catch up to a two-run double by the Braves Martin Prado in the fifth inning Wednesday.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler sits in the dugout after allowing two runs in the fifth inning Wednesday.

Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler sits in the dugout after allowing two runs in the fifth inning Wednesday.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth gives Bryce Harper a pat on the head after he scored on a Michael Morse single in the eighth inning. It would be the Nationals' only run in Wednesday's rubber game.

Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth gives Bryce Harper a pat on the head after he scored on a Michael Morse single in the eighth inning. It would be the Nationals' only run in Wednesday's rubber game.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

Braves center fielder Michael Bourn steals third in the ninth inning Wednesday as Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman flips, going after the errant throw.

Braves center fielder Michael Bourn steals third in the ninth inning Wednesday as Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman flips, going after the errant throw.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

After his last regular season game at Nationals Park, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws his batting gloves to fans following the Braves' 5-1 win.

After his last regular season game at Nationals Park, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws his batting gloves to fans following the Braves' 5-1 win.

Jonathan Newton / WASHINGTON POST

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