Braves wrap Alumni Weekend, Nationals series

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Braves wrap Alumni Weekend, Nationals series

The Braves and Nationals conclude a three-game series that has major implications for the NL East division title and playoff race.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez gives Chris Johnson a high-five after defeating the Nationals 3-1 Sunday night in Atlanta.

Nationals' Jayson Werth sits in the dirt after being caught in a double play on a ground ball by Ian Desmond during the eighth inning of a 3-1 loss to the Braves Sunday in Atlanta.

Braves pinch hitter Evan Gattis hits a RBI single to score Chris Johnson to take a 3-1 lead over the Nationals during the eighth inning Sunday at Turner Field.

Braves pitcher Alex Wood leaves the game with a 2-1 lead over the Nationals in a MLB game on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The Braves left-hander struck out a career-high 12 batters in the 3-1 win.

Justin Upton gets a hand from third base coach Doug Dascenzo on his way home, after a game-tying solo homer in the fourth inning Sunday against the Nationals.

Braves' Emilio Bonifacio reacts as he crosses home plate to take a 2-1 lead over the Nationals scoring on a RBI single by Jason Heyward during the fifth inning.

Braves outfielder Justin Upton celebrates his 1,000th career hit, a game-tying solo homer against the Nationals in the fourth inning Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Braves Tommy La Stella gets an error not being able to handle a hot shot by Nationals Bryce Harper during the second inning of a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

Braves Chris Johnson strikes out with the bases loaded to end the first inning against the Nationals in a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

Nationals Gio Gonzalez delivers a pitch against the Braves during the second inning of a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

Braves Alex Wood, making his 16th start of the season, delivers a pitch to the Nationals during the first inning of a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

Braves Alex Wood, making his 16th start of the season, gathers his thoughs as he takes the mound to play the Nationals during the first inning of a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

Braves Emilio Bonifacio gives Freddie Freeman a high five as they prepare to play the Nationals during the first inning of a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel blows Braves fans a kiss taking the field to practice before playing the Nationals in game three of a three game set in a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez looks over the field from the dug out before playing the Nationals in game three of a three game set in a MLB game on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atlanta.

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Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez gives Chris Johnson a high-five after defeating the Nationals 3-1 Sunday night in Atlanta.

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