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Braves win 7-1, take series from Marlins
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MIAMI — As a backup to Chipper Jones, Juan Francisco patiently waits for his chance. Francisco took advantage of an opportunity when Jones got Wednesday afternoon off. Francisco homered and drove in three runs, helping the Atlanta Braves beat Miami 7-1 after the downsizing Marlins jettisoned yet another star player by trading Hanley Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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