Atlanta Braves upended by former outfielder Francoeur, Phillies

Atlanta Braves second baseman Jace Peterson avoids Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez (16) as he turns a double play on a Carlos Ruiz ground ball in the fifth inning of Monday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Barash

0505Braves1 — Atlanta Braves second baseman Jace Peterson avoids Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez (16) as he turns a double play on a Carlos Ruiz ground ball in the fifth inning of Monday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Barash

ATLANTA — Jeff Francoeur had four hits and drove in two runs, Aaron Harang allowed one run over six innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Monday night. Francoeur had a run-scoring double off Alex Wood (1-2) in Philadelphia's three-run first inning. Francoeur, who began his career with Atlanta, drove in another run with a triple off Jim Johnson in the ninth.

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