MLB: Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals

Sep 14, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Nick Markakis (22) hits an RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis ratcheted up the aggressive criticism of the Houston Astros on Tuesday, calling for a "beating" for players cheating the game.

"It's anger. I feel like every single guy over there needs a beating. It's wrong," Markakis said when asked for his reaction to the sign-stealing scandal. "They're messing with people's careers."

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