Atlanta Braves starter Tommy Hanson(notes) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington.

Atlanta Braves reliever Mike Gonzalez(notes) (51) gets pulled from the game by manager Bobby Cox, left, with bases loaded against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. Catcher David Ross(notes) (8) looks on. The Nationals won 5-3.

Atlanta Braves' Brooks Conrad(notes) (26) gets back safely to first on a pick-off attempt to Washington Nationals first baseman Anderson Hernandez(notes), top, during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3.

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman(notes), left, slides home to score on a single by Josh Wilingham as Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross(notes) (8) looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3.

Washington Nationals' Josh Bard(notes) (7) slides home to score on a single by Ryan Zimmerman(notes) as Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross(notes) (8) looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. Nationals' Ronnie Belliard(notes) (10) cheers at foreground. The Nationals won 5-3.

Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman(notes), top, turns the double-play as Atlanta Braves' Nate McLouth(notes) (13) is out at second on a grounder by Martin Prado(notes) during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3.

Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn(notes) (44) is greeted at home by Josh Willingham(notes) (16) after Dunn hit a solo home run also his career 300th homerun as Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross(notes) (8) looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-3.

Atlanta Braves starter Tommy Hanson(notes) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington.

Washington Nationals starter John Lannan(notes) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 4, 2009, in Washington.

Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz(notes) drives in a run with a single against the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington.

Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami(notes), of Japan, delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington. The Braves won 9-8.

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann(notes), left, shakes hands with reliever Rafael Soriano(notes), right, after they defeated the Washington Nationals 9-8 in a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones(notes), right, makes a throw from his knees to get Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn(notes) (not shown) out at second on a ground ball by Josh Willingham(notes) (not shown) during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington. Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman(notes), left, advances to third on the play. The Braves won 9-8.

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman(notes) (11) catches a pop-up by Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado(notes) (not shown) in foul territory while colliding with shortstop Cristian Guzman(notes) (15) during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington. The Braves won 9-8.

Atlanta Braves' Brooks Conrad(notes), left, heads home after he hit a three-run home run as Washington Nationals catcher Josh Bard(notes), right, looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington. The Braves won 9-8.

Washington Nationals reliever Ron Villone(notes) (41) is pulled by manager Manny Acta (14) against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington. Nationals catcher Josh Bard(notes), back left, and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman(notes) (11) look on. The Braves won 9-8.

Atlanta Braves center fielder Nate McLouth(notes) can't handle a line drive hit by Washington Nationals' Willie Harris(notes) for a double during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington.

Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan(notes) (1) steals second against Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar(notes), left, during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington.

Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami(notes), of Japan, delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington.

Washington Nationals starter Ross Detwiler(notes) delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmerman hits a single to score Josh Willingham(notes) in the second inning against the Florida Marlins during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Marlins won 5-3.

Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez(notes) draws a walk in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Hanley had two hits and two RBI's as the Marlins won 5-3.

Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez(notes) (2), Ross Gload(notes), third from right, and relief pitcher Leo Nunez(notes) (46) celebrate with teammates their 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals in a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Wes Helms(notes), left, Emilio Bonifacio(notes) (1) and catcher John Baker(notes), second from right, also react.

Washington Nationals left fielder Josh Willingham(notes) watches from the dugout in the ninth inning against the Florida Marlins during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Marlins won 5-3.

Florida Marlins pinch hitter Wes Helms(notes) hits a grounder that scored a run in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Dan Uggla(notes) was out at second, and Helms was safe at first. The Marlins won 5-3.

Washington Nationals shortstop Alberto Gonzalez(notes), right, throws the ball to second baseman Ronnie Belliard(notes) (10) to get Florida Marlins' Dan Uggla(notes) out at second base in the eighth inning during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Marlins won 5-3.

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Julian Tavarez(notes) fields a ball hit by Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez(notes) for a single in the eighth inning during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Marlins won 5-3.

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman(notes) can't get to a single hit by Florida Marlin' Dan Uggla(notes) in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmerrman walks back to the dugout at the end of the third inning where the Florida Marlins scored two runs during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Florida Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson(notes) walks to the dugout in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Miami Wednesday, July 1, 2009.