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 from Trea Turner. After walking Jayson Werth to load the bases, Ramirez was replaced by Arodys Vizcaino.