Exhibition: Braves vs. Nationals

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Exhibition: Braves vs. Nationals

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, Ret., throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a spring exhibition baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. Morris, from Port St. John, Fla., is scheduled to receive the Medal of Honor from President Obama on March 18th. Morris is one of 24 veterans who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to receive the U.S. military's highest honor after a congressionally mandated review of minorities who may have been passed over because of long-held prejudices. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Wirfin Obispo (62) throws in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Wirfin Obispo (62) is relieved by manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jose Constanza (13) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mark Lamm (78) is relieved by manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Ramiro Pena (14) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Matt Lipka, center celebrates with his team after scoring on a single and two errors, in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Matt Lipka, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring on a single and two errors, in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) stands in the dugout in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) stands in the dugout in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) stands in the dugout in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) fields a throw to first base in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Joey Terdoslavich (25) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mark Lamm (78) throws in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mark Lamm (78) throws in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Tommy La Stella (84) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Ramiro Pena (14) drops his bat in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Tyler Greene (7) watches his hit in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jordan Schafer (17) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Matt Lipka, center celebrates with his teammates after scoring on a single and two errors, in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Matt Lipka, left, stands up as he scores on a single and two errors, in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves catcher Ryan Doumit (4) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Atlanta Braves catcher Ryan Doumit (4) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) hits in a spring exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Viera, Fla. The Nationals won 16-15. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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