Smith's 1st career RBI helps Braves complete sweep of Marlins

Atlanta Braves' Mallex Smith follows through on his game-winning RBI-single to center field during the 10th inning on Sunday in Miami. The Braves won 6-5. - photo by Luis M. Alvarez

0418BravesSmith — Atlanta Braves' Mallex Smith follows through on his game-winning RBI-single to center field during the 10th inning on Sunday in Miami. The Braves won 6-5. - photo by Luis M. Alvarez

MIAMI — Rookie Mallex Smith hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning and the resurgent Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep by beating Miami 6-5 Sunday. The Braves blew a 5-0 lead, and Ichiro Suzuki’s RBI single on an 0-2 pitch with two outs in the ninth tied the game for the Marlins. But Atlanta rallied in the 10th against Edwin Jackson (0-1), Miami’s sixth pitcher.

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