Braves top Phillies, 6-4, in return from All-Star break

Heyward, Simmons each drive in pair of runs in victory

Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson (23) steals second base as Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (11) applies the late tag in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0719 Braves3 — Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson (23) steals second base as Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (11) applies the late tag in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

ATLANTA — For all that Jason Heyward did well, his diving catch in the eighth inning felt the best. Heyward homered and drove in two runs, Andrelton Simmons had two RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves won their third straight game with a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. “If they keep having (at-bats), maybe they put up another run or two,” Heyward said.

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