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Washington Nationals Danny Espinosa scores on Chad Tracy's game winning RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning as the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-4 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Nationals beat Braves 5-4 in 13 innings to extend NL East lead

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Braves acquire Maholm, Johnson from Cubs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Trade talks indicate Ryan Dempster will be shipped from Chicago to Atlanta, but with 10 years in the majors and five with the Cubs, he has the right to veto the deal. (Associated Press)

With trade winds swirling, Nationals’ focus remains on business at hand

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman rounds the bases after his two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Nationals happy with split after ragged start to series with Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan pauses in the first inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, July 21, 2012. Lannan gave up two runs in the first inning but none in the next six in a game the Nationals went on to win 5-2. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

DALY: Keep spreading the wealth, Nationals

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Zimmerman’s 2 HRs lead Nationals over Braves

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits in the dugout after being lifted in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 20, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 11-10 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Monumental implosion sees Nats blow largest lead in franchise history

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado, left, is run down on his way to the plate by Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) during the eighth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 4-0. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Nationals’ NL East lead slipping away

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa sends the ball past Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones on a double play hit into by Matt Diaz during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 29, 2012, in Atlanta. Washington won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves rally in 7th but fall to Nationals 5-4

By Ashley Hopkinson - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) is congratulated in the dugout after a go-ahead home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 29, 2012, in Atlanta. Washington won 5-4. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Nationals’ Morse hamstrings Braves with eighth-inning home run

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Braves place Beachy on DL with sore right elbow

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Braves place Beachy on DL, make plans for Jurrjens

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Braves honor RHP John Smoltz, retire No. 29

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

"I've been terrible." - Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who hit into a double play with two runners on in the eighth inning and his team trailing by a run. Zimmerman is hitting .218 with runners in scoring position this season. (Associated Press)

Lackluster offense remains a problem for Nationals

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Mired in 8-game skid, Braves shake things up

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) follows through with a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gio Gonzalez dazzles as Nationals complete dominant sweep of Braves

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) follows through with a solo home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals dominate Braves to finish sweep

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa celebrates with Stephen Strasburg after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nationals making Braves another example of their NL East dominance

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

** FILE ** This is a Feb. 25, 2008 photo showing Atlanta Braves baseball player John Smoltz. Atlanta announced Monday, April 16, 2012, that Smoltz's No. 29 will be retired. Smoltz also will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame at Turner Field. The ceremonies will take place June 8. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Braves to retire Smoltz’s No. 29

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press