Brian McCann's three-run fifth-inning homer Thursday propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 victory against the Florida Marlins. McCann's 22nd homer this season increased Atlanta's lead to 4-0 with one out in the bottom of the inning. Martin Prado had two hits and one RBI and Chipper Jones added three hits for the Braves, who had lost eight of their previous 10 games. Winning pitcher Charlie Morton (4-8) yielded...
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By Tom Saladino, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Atlanta Braves starter Charlie Morton delivers to the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a Major League baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Turner Field in Atlanta....
By Tom Saladino, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Atlanta Braves starter Charlie Morton delivers to the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a Major League baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at Turner Field in Atlanta....