Notables

The Braves have to go 7-1 over their final eight games to keep manager Bobby Cox's streak of 15 winning seasons alive.

Colorado's Josh Fogg made his 30th start to trigger a $50,000 contract incentive. It came after a meeting with manager Clint Hurdle earlier in the week when it appeared as though he wouldn't get another start this season.

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman picked up his 100th RBI, becoming the first rookie to reach the plateau since Hideki Matsui (106) of the Yankees in 2003.