Braves' pitcher Craig Kimbrel pitches in Washington
Atlanta Braves' pitcher Craig Kimbrel pitches against the Washington Nationals in the fourth inning at Nationals Park in Washington, March 31, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Jason Heyward's clutch hit gave Atlanta a late three-run lead Friday and the Braves held on to even their playoff series with a 4-3 win over Los Angeles.
Chris Johnson produced the game's only run with a homer in the eighth Friday and Atlanta downed Philadelphia 1-0 in a contest that had just five hits.
Andrelton Simmons singled home Justin Upton with two outs in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday, boosting the Atlanta Braves over Milwaukee 3-2.
Justin Upton's two-run homer put Atlanta in front in the sixth inning Wednesday and the Braves moved to the brink of a division title by downing Washington 5-2.
Jeff Kobernus and Anthony Rendon scored on a ninth-inning error Tuesday, giving Washington a 6-5 win over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader.
Kris Medlen notched his fourth win in four starts Saturday, tossing 7 1/3 shutout innings in the Atlanta Braves' 2-1 decision over San Diego.
Julio Teheran recovered from a rough first inning to get the win and Evan Gattis drove in two runs Tuesday in the Atlanta Braves' 4-3 win over Miami.
Atlanta's Kris Medlen struck out nine over seven dominating innings Tuesday and the Atlanta Braves stifled the New York Mets 3-1.
Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in the third Thursday and Atlanta made that blast stand up for a 3-1 victory over Cleveland.
Chris Johnson singled in Jordan Schafer from second with two away in the ninth inning Wednesday, giving Atlanta a 3-2 victory over Cleveland.
