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MLB: Washington 15, Atlanta 6

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Published: July 20, 2008 at 6:30 PM

ATLANTA, July 20 (UPI) -- Willie Harris slammed a home run and drove in five runs for the Washington Nationals Sunday in a 15-6 blitz of the Atlanta Braves.

Felipe Lopez added three RBI and Austin Kearns, who also homered, and Jesus Flores each drove in two runs for the Nationals.

Flores collected five hits, the highest total of his career.

Mark Teixeira belted two home runs and Martin Prado added a two-run blast for the Braves.

Odalis Perez (3-7) was the winning pitcher, allowing five runs and nine hits in five innings.

Jo-Jo Reyes (3-9), pounded for six runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings, took the loss.

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