Photos: Scherzer dominates Braves as Nationals win series opener

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Photos: Scherzer dominates Braves as Nationals win series opener

Max Scherzer pitched a complete-game shutout as the Nationals defeated the Braves 2-0 Monday.

Nationals star Max Scherzer got the start for Washington Monday against the Braves in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Righthander Julio Teheran got the start for the Braves Monday against the Nationals in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Julio Teheran started against the Nationals April 3, allowing five runs in just 2 1/3 innings. Teheran came away with a no-decision as the Braves scored a 13-6 victory. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Max Scherzer gave up five runs on six hits in five innings in a 7-1 loss in Atlanta on April 4. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Howie Kendrick had the big hit early for the Nationals, a double with two outs in the first inning against Julio Teheran to get his team on the scoreboard. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper rounds third and scores on Howie Kendrick's hit during the first inning. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon celebrate after scoring on Howie Kendrick's double in the first inning. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Julio Teheran didn't allow a run after the first inning, finishing with seven strikeouts and only five hits allowed in six innings. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

While Julio Teheran was solid in his six innings, Max Scherzer was even better. The righthander pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing only two hits while striking out 10 in the Nationals' 2-0 victory. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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Nationals star Max Scherzer got the start for Washington Monday against the Braves in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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