After yesterday's 11-inning slopfest in which the Nationals used five relievers, they needed Edwin Jackson to eat innings and give them a chance to win Game 1 of today's doubleheader.
Eat innings - check.
Give the Nats a chance to win - check.
Jackson has worked six fantastic frames so far today, allowing just one run on four hits.
The righty has struck out eight and has benefited from a fantastic slider which has left Braves hitters flailing all afternoon.
Unfortunately for Jackson and...
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