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HRs by Gattis, Johnson lift Braves past Angels, 4-3
Atlanta picks up first win against AL this season
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Aaron Harang delivers to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of Friday's game in Atlanta. - photo by David Tulis
ATLANTA — Evan Gattis and Chris Johnson hit back-to-back homers in the first inning and the Braves edged the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Friday night for their first interleague win. The Braves were 0-6 against American League teams before taking advantage of four runs in the first on the two homers off C.J. Wilson (7-6), including a three-run shot by Gattis. Aaron Harang (5-5) allowed one run in six innings to end a streak of five consecutive starts without a win.