The Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Tuesday night to clinch their second National League East title in three years.

Tanner Roark pitched five-hit ball over seven innings and Ian Desmond's two-run homer broke a scoreless tie in the sixth, sending Washington back to the playoffs with two weeks to go in the regular season.

"Nice to have it done," said Adam LaRoche, "The sooner, the better."