Braves Snap Losing Streak, Beat Nats 5-0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Braves manager Bobby Cox earned his 2,500th

win, getting five crisp innings from Derek Lowe and a three-run

homer from Alex Gonzalez in Atlanta’s crucial 5-0 victory over the

Washington Nationals on Saturday.

The Braves snapped a four-game losing streak that put them a

half-game behind San Diego in the NL wild-card race. San Diego

hosted Cincinnati later Saturday.

The 69-year-old Cox, set to retire at the end of the season,

became the fourth major league manager to reach the milestone. He

is seeking his 16th postseason appearance.