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Hudson Rebounds, Braves Win 5th Straight

Atlanta's ace puts team above .500 for the first time

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 21, 2008 10:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – Tim Hudson pitched six scoreless innings before tiring and drove in two runs, leading the Braves past the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Monday night for Atlanta's fifth straight win. The Braves have allowed only six runs during their winning streak, which pushed them above .500 for the first time this season at 10-9.

Washington keeps falling farther and farther back in the NL East race. The Nationals lost their third in a row and have dropped 15 of 17 since starting the season with three straight wins. Matt Chico (0-4) lasted only four innings, giving up six runs and eight hits. He walked Hudson in the third with the bases loaded, one of several miscues.

Washington Nationals pitcher Matt Chico reacts to a home run by Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz.
Washington Nationals pitcher Matt Chico reacts to a home run by Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz.   (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson throws to the Washington Nationals in the first inning.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson throws to the Washington Nationals in the first inning.   (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson, right, is relieved in the sixth inning by manager Bobby Cox, center.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson, right, is relieved in the sixth inning by manager Bobby Cox, center.   (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)
Washington Nationals left fielder Wily Mo Pena, left, runs into teammate center fielder Lastings Milledge as Pena makes a catch.
Washington Nationals left fielder Wily Mo Pena, left, runs into teammate center fielder Lastings Milledge as Pena makes a catch.   (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)
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