Eighth-inning bullpen collapse dooms Braves in 7-3 loss to Nationals

Sep 21 2017 by Talking Chop

 

Atlanta allowed six runs in the top of the eighth en route to its 83rd loss of the season.

An abysmal top of the eighth inning that featured four walks, four hits and six runs led to Atlanta’s demise as the Braves fell to the Washington Nationals at SunTrust Park Wednesday, 7-3.

Relief pitcher Jose Ramirez struck out Matt Wieters to lead off the top of the eighth inning with the Braves leading 2-1. He followed it up, however, by giving up a single to Wilmer Difo followed by a double...

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