Bullpen can't pick up Folty as Braves fall in DC

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Mike Foltynewicz righted himself after a rough first inning and Atlanta's offense did its part to keep things close against Max Scherzer. But when Sam Freeman was deemed the best option to face Bryce Harper in a one-run game, the Braves were given yet another reason to upgrade their bullpen before next week's non-waiver Trade Deadline in Sunday's twice-delayed 6-2 loss to the Nationals at Nationals Park.

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