Atlanta Braves

Josiah Gray allowed one hit in five scoreless innings, and the Washington Nationals beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Wednesday.  The Nationals won two of three in the series, dropping the World Series champions to 3-4 on their opening homestand.  Atlanta begins its first road series of the season at San Diego on Thursday night when RHP Charlie Morton (1-0, 3.38) brings a 6-1 record and 2.09 ERA in nine career starts against the Padres.  First pitch tonight at 8:10pm in San Diego.