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Freeman, La Stella each hit safely three times for Braves in 5-3 win
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran throws in the first inning of Saturday game against the San Diego Padres in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman had three hits and an RBI, Julio Teheran earned his 10th win and the Atlanta Braves took advantage of Ordisamer Despaigne's control problems to beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Saturday night. Tommy La Stella also had three hits and Chris Johnson drove in two runs as the Braves moved to within 1 1-2 games of NL East-leading Washington, which lost 1-0 to Cincinnati. Teheran (10-6) allowed three runs on nine hits and no walks in six innings.
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