Braves, back in D.C., hope to shake late-season slump

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The Washington Nationals show occasional signs of getting it all together, even if those moments come too late in the season.

The Atlanta Braves (97-55), meanwhile, need to crank it up again or risk losing some of their edge entering the playoffs.

The teams will begin a four-game series Thursday night in Washington, D.C.

The Nationals (68-85) smacked the Chicago White Sox