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Braves hold off Athletics for 3rd win in 4 games
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The Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson (23) safely advances to second base behind the Oakland Athletics' Alberto Callaspo, right, on a wild pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday in Atlanta. - photo by David Tulis | Associated Press
ATLANTA — The Braves are trying to use a visit from Oakland, who came to Atlanta with the majors' best record, to prove they shouldn't be dismissed in the NL playoff hunt. Chris Johnson drove in two runs with three hits, Julio Teheran threw six strong innings and the Braves edged the suddenly struggling Athletics 4-3 on Saturday night. "We're not giving up.
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