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Upton's fourth hit lifts Braves over Marlins in 11th
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Miami Marlins catcher Koyie Hill, right, can't stop Atlanta Braves' Jordan Schafer, from scoring on a sacrifice fly by Freddie Freeman during the first inning of a game on Saturday in Atlanta - photo by JOHN AMIS
ATLANTA— B.J. Upton had four hits, including the game-winning single in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 for their fifth straight win on Saturday night. Upton, who entered the game hitting only .186, had a two-run homer and three singles after striking out in his first two at-bats. The single in the 11th off Ryan Webb (1-5) drove in pinch-runner Paul Janish from second base.
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