MLB: Atlanta 12, Philadelphia 6

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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Dan Uggla's bases-clearing double ignited a late-game outburst that carried the Atlanta Braves to a 12-6 victory over Philadelphia.

It was tied 6-6 with two out and the bases empty in the seventh inning when the Braves began their decisive uprising.

Jason Heyward doubled off Anthony Bastardo (2-4), Chipper Jones was intentionally walked and Freddie Freeman drew an unintentional base-on-balls to load the bases.

Josh Lindblom then entered the game and Uggla greeted him by smashing a pitch down the left-field line and into the corner, scoring all three runners.

Atlanta went on to score three more times in taking the rubber match of a three-game series.

Chad Durbin (4-1) was credited with the victory for Atlanta, which remained tied with Pittsburgh for the National League wild card lead.

Ryan Howard cracked a three-run homer and Jimmy Rollins added a solo shot for the Phillies.