Nationals surge into road series against Tigers

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The Washington Nationals had their most satisfying weekend of the season, taking the last three games of a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves.

Up next for the Nationals is to step outside the National League and visit the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series, which begins Tuesday night.

In their latest victory, the Nationals scored a season-high seven runs in the fou