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ATLANTA — Mitchell Parker pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning and CJ Abrams homered, helping the Washington Nationals beat the depleted Atlanta Braves 8-4. Parker allowed three runs, struck out six and walked none in 6 1/3 innings. The rookie left-hander has permitted three runs or fewer in each of his first eight major league starts. The Braves adjusted their lineup in their first game since losing Ronald Acuña Jr. to a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Second baseman Ozzie Albies was the new leadoff hitter.
