Atlanta Braves give up 18 hits to Washington Nationals in 15-1 loss

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler walks back to the dugout after being taken out in the second inning in Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington. On the mound behind Wisler are Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) and catcher A.J. Pierzynski, right. - photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais

0904Braves — Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler walks back to the dugout after being taken out in the second inning in Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington. On the mound behind Wisler are Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) and catcher A.J. Pierzynski, right. - photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais

WASHINGTON — Ryan Zimmerman continued his torrid stretch with three hits and four RBIs, Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings and the Washington Nationals opened a seven-game homestand with a 15-1 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. Washington moved within six games of the first-place New York Mets, who were off Thursday, in the NL East. The Braves have lost nine straight and 16 of 17.

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