Braves hit 3 homers to beat Max Scherzer, Nationals 5-2

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    Atlanta's lineup hasn't looked power-deprived without injured star Freddie Freeman in two wins over the NL East-leading Nationals.

    A strong showing by rookie third baseman Rio Ruiz helped to fill the power void against Max Scherzer, and the Braves have more reason to be confident following a trade for Matt Adams.

    Ruiz, Matt Kemp and Tyler Flowers hit home runs and Atlanta again relied on its bullpen for a 5-2 victory over Scherzer and Washington on Saturday night, the Nationals' fourth straight loss.

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