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Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, right, reacts after being tagged out by Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, left, at second base on a pickoff by Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Zimmerman hurt in Nationals’ 6-3 loss to Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez walks back to the mound after giving up a two-run home run to Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Nationals try to move on following 3-game sweep

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Tyler Pastornicky, right, high-fives teammate B.J. Upton after scoring off a double by Jason Heyward in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Braves finish sweep of Nationals in convincing fashion

By George Henry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run to score teammate Jason Heyward in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Upton, Freeman homer as Braves sweep Nationals

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, right, reacts after being tagged out by Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, left, at second base on a pickoff by Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Ryan Zimmerman out 4-6 weeks with fractured thumb suffered in latest loss to Braves

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Nationals rally but fall to Braves 7-6 in 10th

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Residents look on as workers repair a neighbor's front door, center, at an apartment complex in Atlanta, Thursday morning, April 10, 2014, where federal agents rescued Frank Arthur Janssen, of Wake Forest. N.C. John Strong, FBI special agent in charge in North Carolina, said the kidnapping of Janssen was related to his daughter's prosecution of North Carolina prisoner Kelvin Melton, who is serving a life sentence for his 2012 conviction for being a habitual felon. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

NC inmate charged in kidnapping of DA’s father

By MICHAEL BIESECKER and KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton (2) celebrates his solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Taylor Jordan with third base coach Doug Dascenzo (28) in the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Freeman’s 3 hits lead Braves past Nationals 6-3

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, front right, is fouled under the basket by Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Hawks top Heat 98-85, get East’s last playoff spot

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta traffic reporter Herb Emory dies

Associated Press

Ga. parents: GM knew of defect in daughter’s car

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Man pulled from house fire was stabbed or shot

Associated Press

Miami Heat's LeBron James, right, reacts as he talks with official Michael Smith during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, April 11, 2014, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Pacers 98-86. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A look at the NBA playoff picture

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark, left, wipes the ball as Atlanta Braves' Ramiro Pena, right, rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 11, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Upton lifts Braves past Nats 7-6 in 10 innings

By Charles Odum - Associated Press