Josiah Gray, Maikel Franco pace Nationals past Braves
Josiah Gray pitched five shutout innings and third baseman Maikel Franco continue his hot hitting to lead the visiting Washington Nationals to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
Gray (1-1) beat the Braves for the first time in three career starts. He allowed only one hit - a lead-off single to Ozzie Albies -- while striking out five and walking three.
Relievers Sean Doolittle, Steve Cishek and Tanner Rainey