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Detwiler gets in some much-needed work before WBC; big 5th inning carries Braves past Nats 9-5

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    Washington Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (The Associated Press)

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    Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Minor throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (The Associated Press)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Washington's Ross Detwiler got in some much-needed work before the World Baseball Classic, while the Atlanta Braves scored five runs in the fifth on the way to a 9-5 win over their division rival Tuesday.

Detwiler pitched two scoreless innings before failing to get out of the third, allowing two runs. The left-hander gave up five hits and walked two in a game delayed an hour by rain.

The Braves erased a 3-2 deficit against loser Ryan Perry, who allowed Jordan Parraz's homer and run-scoring singles to Ernesto Mejia and Juan Francisco. Brandon Mann walked Ramiro Pena with the bases loaded before Joey Terdoslavich closed the big inning with a sacrifice fly.

Atlanta starter Mike Minor gave up two runs in two innings. David Carpenter claimed the win.