Braves spray 14 hits, hold off LA to knot series

As Nick Markakis has continued to consistently enhance his strong All-Star credentials, he has certainly provided more than adequate protection for Freddie Freeman, who arguably stands as the current favorite for the National League MVP Award. Freeman and Markakis fueled the offensive charge that foiled old friend Alex Wood and provided adequate support to Anibal Sanchez, who subdued the game’s hottest offense while helping the Braves claim a 5-3 win over the Dodgers on Saturday night.