WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg threw eight scoreless innings, Ryan Zimmerman had a two-run triple and the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Tuesday night. A night after Washington starter Max Scherzer stymied the Braves with a two-hit shutout, Strasburg (2-1) was nearly as effective against Atlanta. Strasburg allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight, at one point retiring 12 in a row.Read more on NewsOK.com