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9th-inning Single Helps Braves Beat Nationals 2-1

9th-inning Single Helps Braves Beat Nationals 2-1
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By The Associated Press
Jul. 02, 2015 | ATLANTA, GA
By The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2015 | 09:21 PM | ATLANTA, GA
Cameron Maybin drove in the go-ahead run with a chopper against Max Scherzer that bounced over third base in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.

Pinch-hitter Pedro Ciriaco began the Atlanta ninth with an infield single, beating shortstop Danny Espinosa's throw to stop a string of 10 in a row retired by Scherzer (9-6). He advanced to second on Jace Peterson's sacrifice and scored on Maybin's single.

Scherzer (9-6) allowed five hits and struck out nine in his third complete game in his last four starts. The right-hander is 3-1 with a 1.05 ERA during the dominant stretch, including a no-hitter June 20 against Pittsburgh.

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