Smoltz takes no-hitter into 8th

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Veteran pitcher John Smoltz handles the Washington Nationals for seven innings with no hits before giving up a single.

John Smoltz worked on a no-hitter into the 8th inning Friday against the Nationals. Working with a six-run lead, the veteran pitcher had recorded 10 strikeouts and two walks before giving a hit to lead off the eighth.

Catcher Brian McCann congratulates Chipper Jones on his home run in the third inning that gave the Braves a three-run lead against the Nationals.

Chipper Jones rounds the bases following his home run in the third that gave the Braves a 3-0 lead.

John Smoltz pitched a no-hitter through the seventh inning. The first batter in the eighth, Ronnie Belliard, broke up the no-no with a single to right.

A man yells "I love the Braves" as he is taken into police custody after charging the field in the ninth inning.

Chipper Jones checks on a security guard who was injured when he landed on his head attempting to stop fan who ran onto the field in the ninth inning. The game was delayed about 10 minutes as medical personnel tended to the guard. He eventually got up, walked to a cart and was taken off the field.

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John Smoltz worked on a no-hitter into the 8th inning Friday against the Nationals. Working with a six-run lead, the veteran pitcher had recorded 10 strikeouts and two walks before giving a hit to lead off the eighth.

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