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Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:57:33 -0400

ATLANTA - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.

Jansen blows lead, Dodgers fall to Braves 3-1

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:48:41 -0400

ATLANTA - Kenley Jansen insisted he made the pitch he wanted to Evan Gattis, even though it landed over the left-field wall.

Juan Francisco's slam send Braves over Reds 7-2

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:00:28 -0400

CINCINNATI - Mike Leake ended Cincinnati's streak of six straight subpar rotation performances. It wasn't enough to get a win.

Juan Francisco's slam send Braves over Reds 7-2

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:49:36 -0400

CINCINNATI - Dan Uggla and Juan Francisco helped Atlanta quickly forget a terrible ending.

SEC features some of the best pitching in college

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:25:44 -0400

It's been a dominant season for pitching in the Southeastern Conference thanks to a group of starters who have turned talent into results after a year or two in the league.

Rain forces postponement of Mets-Braves game

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:40:20 -0400

ATLANTA - Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and Mets manager Terry Collins see signs that their teams are both emerging from an offensive slump.

Tigers beat Braves 8-3 for 3-game sweep

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:20:50 -0400

DETROIT - Miguel Cabrera is one hitter who can certainly be trusted to swing at a 3-0 pitch.

Tigers beat Braves 8-3 for 3-game sweep

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:20:23 -0400

DETROIT - The Atlanta Braves began the month with 12 wins in their first 13 games.

Snow forces postponement of Braves-Rockies game

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:20:13 -0400

DENVER - The game between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies, the teams with the best record in the majors, was delayed because of snow.