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| Two-Run Double Leads Braves Over Cardinals |
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Brian McCann hit a two-run double in the top of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Saturday afternoon.
The Cardinals dropped two straight games for the first time since July 25-26 when they lost consecutive games to Philadelphia.
Mike Gonzalez (4-4) got the win despite allowing two runs, one earned in the eighth which gave the Cardinals a 6-5 lead.
The Braves two runs in the ninth came off of reliever Ryan Franklin (2-3) who blew his second straight save opportunity and his fourth of the season.
Rafael Soriano closed out the game for Atlanta for his 24th save in 28 chances.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
The Cardinals play Florida Sunday. Hear the broadcast beginning at 6:42pm on AM 1400 WGIL. |
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