Nats 5, Braves 2

Washington halts Atlanta's win streak at 1 game as Smoltz takes his second consecutive loss on Wednesday night. The Braves will embark on a road trip today after a disasterous 2-8 homestand against the Dodgers, Mariners, and the Nationals. The Braves, now in 3rd place in the East, will be looking for a change of fortune to go with the change of scenery as John Thompson (2-5, 4.65) faces Andy Pettite (4-7, 6.03) tonight at 8 p.m.