Nats tried, but fell to Cubbies in 10, 4-6. So now 8 GB Braves, pending tonight's Atl-AZ game. Braves still up 4-3 as they go to the 6th. Still Sanchez and Greinke, but pitch counts getting up there, and Braves 'pen has been troublesome.

Edit: Braves' Johan Carmago, who has really come on 2nd half after a really slow start, hits a HR to right-center and Braves go up 5-3 in top 6th now. Greinke giving up another--that's 4ER today so far. Braves still have 2 on, 1 out.

Edit again: Greinke walks Former AZ #1 overall pick Dansby Swanson on 4 straight to load bases with 1 out in Top 6th. He's toast. Anibal Sanchez with 3ER and 8K's to Greinke's 4Ks will be pinch-hit for. If Az can get away with no more damage, they get to Braves' vulnerable 'pen. Some more switching as Greinke is out and Diekman is in for Snakies.

And again: Crap! 2 straight FC has Braves leave bases loaded in 6th after chasing Greinke with 1 out. Sanchez out now, so bullpens taking it from here. Not gonna stay up for the outcome tonight. Goo0dnight all!

Braves' Nick Markakis 2 for 3 with a Rbi, hitting .306/.370/.462 for the season now. 2018 League Ranks:
• 6th in NL in BA (.307)
• 8th in NL in RBI (86)

Q: Who will Markakis end up with next season?