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Simmons, Freeman power Braves past Phillies, 7-5
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Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) bats in a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman and Andrelton Simmons gave the Atlanta Braves a confidence boost to cap a long-awaited series win. Simmons had three hits, including a homer, Freeman drove in three runs with three hits and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Wednesday night. Including leadoff hitter Nick Markakis, who had two hits and drove in two runs, the first three batters in Atlanta's lineup had eight hits, six RBIs and four runs.
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