Pirates second baseman Neil Walker put a crimp in the Braves' drive for a National League East title with a two-run sixth-inning blast, propelling the Pirates to a 3-1 victory on Monday afternoon at PNC Park.

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The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 9-3 on Monday night.

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Jason Heyward highlighted a four-RBI performance — matching a career high — with a three-run homer in the second that provided the cushion Jair Jurrjens needed and helping the Braves claim a 9-3 win over the Mets on Monday night at Turner Field.

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Atlanta Braves’ Jason Heyward (22) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a three-run homerun in the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Atlanta, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010.

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Bobby Cox is among the many who recognized the fact that this win might not have been possible without the stellar long relief of Cristhian Martinez, who was sent down Monday in favor of Kenshin Kawakami.

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Derek Lowe had ice wrapped around his right elbow before Monday afternoon's batting practice. But the Braves' veteran pitcher still wasn't willing to reveal whether he might have injured his arm Sunday.

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The Atlanta Braves have been in first place in the National League East since May 1. Going into Monday’s nights game with the Mets, the Braves hold a two-game lead over the Phillies.

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Before making his Braves debut last Friday, Derrek Lee told manager Bobby Cox that he was healthy enough to play. But it wasn't until Monday that the veteran first baseman was able to play without any sort of back discomfort.

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DENVER Todd Helton’s first four-hit game in more than a year included the tiebreaking RBI single off Jonny Venters in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Colorado Rockies to a 5-4 win …

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Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Denver, Monday, Aug. 23, 2010.

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Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Denver, Monday, Aug. 23, 2010.

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Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jason Hammel during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Denver, Monday, Aug. 23, 2010.

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Melky Cabrera delivered a strong throw to minimize the damage created during an ugly eighth inning, then capped off a three-run ninth with a two-run walk-off single that gave the Braves a 4-3 win over the Dodgers on Monday night at Turner Field.

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Atlanta Braves left fielder Melky Cabrera (53) gets a hug from manager Bobby Cox (6) after his game-winning single in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in Atlanta.

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Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro was at Turner Field onn Monday night to honor the memory of his brother and promote the Joe Niekro Foundation, which is committed to aiding in the research and treatment of aneurysm patients and families.

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Martin Prado was scheduled to play at least two innings at both second base and third base while testing his right pinky finger during a Minor League rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday night.

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Braves right fielder Jason Heyward, who hit a homer on his 21st birthday during Monday's game, was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a sore right knee.

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Braves third baseman Chipper Jones finished with two hits in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Astros, and manager Bobby Cox said he was impressed with his at-bats.

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With his first Major League start in the books, Mike Minor can appreciate it a little more.

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Atlanta Braves’ Jason Heyward, right, runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 in Houston.

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