Atlanta wins consecutive games for the 1st time since early August, beat Phillies 2-1

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman hits a two run double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Saturday's game in Atlanta. - photo by JOHN AMIS

0920Freeman — Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman hits a two run double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Saturday's game in Atlanta. - photo by JOHN AMIS

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Saturday night. In a matchup of the two worst teams in the majors, the Braves have consecutive victories for the first time since winning three straight over Miami from Aug. 6-8. The Phillies have dropped five straight and 13 of 16.

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