Olsen’s pitching, Morgan’s bat power Nationals past Braves for second consecutive victory

WASHINGTON — Scott Olsen pitched into the ninth inning, newly acquired Nyjer Morgan had three hits and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Sunday for their second straight victory.

Dunn gets 300th homer, decisive single in 8th-inning rally as Nats halt Braves win streak at 5

WASHINGTON — Atlanta’s Tommy Hanson extended his scoreless innings streak to 26 before Adam Dunn’s 300th career homer and the Washington Nationals rallied for four eighth-inning runs and a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Saturday.

Newcomer Conrad hits 3-run pinch homer in seventh, Braves defeat Nats 9-8 for 5th straight win

WASHINGTON — Pinch-hitter Brooks Conrad hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-8 on Friday night for their season-high fifth straight win.