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Zimmermann dominant as Washington Nationals trump Atlanta Braves, 6-1

Washington Nationals first baseman Clint Robinson passes Atlanta Braves third baseman Juan Uribe as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of Tuesday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore

0701Braves — Washington Nationals first baseman Clint Robinson passes Atlanta Braves third baseman Juan Uribe as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of Tuesday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore

Charles Odum

Associated Press

Updated: Jul 1, 2015, 2:38 AM

Published: Jul 1, 2015, 2:40 AM

ATLANTA — Jordan Zimmermann took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-1 on Tuesday night to continue their season-long dominance of the division rivalry. The NL East-leading Nationals have won nine straight games in the season series with the Braves — including a three-game sweep at Washington last week. Zimmermann (6-5) ended a streak of three losses since his last win on June 2.

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Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers

02032023 BRAVES 2.jpg — Lifelong Atlanta Braves fan and Flowery Branch resident Cary Clayborn was a candidate to be the next PA announcer for the Braves. - photo by Scott Rogers

Brian Wellmeier

The Times

Updated: Mar 9, 2023, 8:00 PM

Published: Mar 8, 2023, 9:16 PM

The resounding voice of Cary Clayborn, the Flowery Branch resident who was among the top 12 finalists considered for the Atlanta Braves’ PA announcer’s job, will still be heard by more than 10,000 fans – at Coolray Field, instead of Truist Park – when the Gwinnett Stripers gear up this season.

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