Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

WASHINGTON (AP) — JR Ritchie allowed a home run to James Wood on his first major league pitch, then rebounded to allow one more run over seven innings and lead the Atlanta Braves over the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Thursday for their eighth win in n