--LHP Jo-Jo Reyes' no-decision Sunday extended his career-long six-game losing streak, dating to June 13 vs. the Angels (11 appearances, 10 starts). He has a 6.14 ERA in that stretch.
--The Braves' starting 1-2-3 batters -- CF Gregor Blanco, 1B Martin Prado and 3B Chipper Jones -- were a combined 7-for-16 with four RBI in Sunday's 14-inning, 7-4 loss to the Nationals. --2B Kelly Johnson batted cleanup for the first time in his career Sunday, going 1-for-5 with a walk, which snapped his string of five consecutive multi-hit games.
--RF Jeff Francoeur is 4-for-28 (.143) with the bases loaded after popping out with the bases loaded in the first inning Sunday.
--The Braves are 7-27 in one-run games this season: 7-5 at home and 0-22 on the road, the longest road losing streak in major league history.
BY THE NUMBERS: .432 -- INF Martin Prado's major league-leading August batting average (minimum 50 plate appearances).
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I couldn't look myself in the face, trying to kill a pitcher." -- Manager Bobby Cox, explaining why he would not use his overworked relievers for two innings on consecutive days.
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