Braves 11, Nationals 5

Hanson's only mistake was the three-run home run in the fifth by Mike Morse. He allowed four runs on four hits in seven innings, walking one and striking out seven for his 11th win. Yunel Escobar had three RBIs, Brian McCann hit a homer and drove in two, and several others contributed an RBI. The Braves have now won five straight.

The Cardinals beat the Rockies, 6-3, inching the Braves to within 2.5 in the wild card. Eight games left.