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Fan falls from upper deck as Atlanta Braves lose 3-1 to Yankees

Atlanta news stations later reported man died from injuries

New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury (22) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) as he tries to steal second base in the fifth inning of Saturday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0830Braves2 — New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury (22) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) as he tries to steal second base in the fifth inning of Saturday's game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

ATLANTA — Rookie Luis Severino allowed only four hits in six scoreless innings to lead the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over Matt Wisler and the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Severino (3-1) was lifted for pinch hitter Alex Rodriguez in the seventh. Soon after Rodriguez was introduced, a fan fell from the upper level onto the lower level seats.

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