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Braves Fall to Marlins 4-3

Hiebriers — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:40:04 +0000

Updated: Monday, 07 Mar 2011, 5:38 PM EST
Published : Monday, 07 Mar 2011, 5:38 PM EST

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – Josh Johnson allowed one run in 3 2-3 innings Monday, and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 10 innings.

Johnson gave up five runs in his only previous spring training start and surrendered a run to the Braves in the first inning. He pitched better after that, giving up three hits and walking one while throwing 67 pitches.

Tim Hudson started for the Braves and allowed one run in three innings. He gave up four hits and walked two.

Bryan Petersen drove in the winning run. Hanley Ramirez went 2 for 2 for Florida to hike his average to .462. John Buck had two hits and two RBIs.

Atlantaâ€™s Nate McLouth hit his first home run of spring training off Leo Nunez. Freddie Freeman went 3 for 3 and is batting .458.

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Atlanta Braves : From puppy to big dog, Brian McCann becomes a team leader

restaurantlancaster — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:25:22 +0000

Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press Atlanta catcher Brian McCann is a five-time All-Star and a four-time winner of the Silver Slugger award.

In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann listens to a teammate during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

FILE – In this April 5, 2010 file photo, Atlanta Braves executive and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron tosses a baseball prior to the start of the team’s opening day baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field in Atlanta. Aaron predicts that hitters will bounce back this season following the year of the pitcher. The Hall of Famer also tells the AP he thinks that barring injuries, there’s a good chance of a Red Sox-Giants World Series. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks, File)

In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, tosses the ball during a rundown drill during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Members of the Atlanta Braves baseball team stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla tosses the ball to shortstop Alex Gonzalez (2) during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross stretches during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws during spring training baseball, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, watches as players prepare to stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado, left, and Chipper Jones, right, wait to bat during training baseball baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, center, leads a team meeting in the outfield before a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jonathan Schuerholz, center, reacts after being tagged by infielder Brooks Conrad, left, as he runs to Martin Prado, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Jonny Venters, left, throws to first base while doing pickoff drills as Arodys Vizcaino watches during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson goes through a drill during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters goes through a drill during spring training baseball, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (10) makes his way to the next photographer during picture day before a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, watches as players prepare to stretch during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones fields a ground ball during training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones prepares to hit during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Kris Medlen (54) takes a video of teammate Peter Moylan, right, during picture day before a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado, right, signs an autograph for Tripp Church, 11, second from left, of Ringgold, Ga., after arriving for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez watches batting practice during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. Gonzalez is the the Braves new manager, replacing Bobby Cox who retired last year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Peter Moylan, right, arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves players, including Jason Heyward (22), make their way onto the field for a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward takes batting practice during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones, right, leads teammates as catcher David Ross, left, points, loosening up during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves infielder Brooks Conrad, left, reaches to tag Jonathan Schureholz, right, during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones has a laugh during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones points toward home plate during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones, front, David Ross, center, and Jason Heyward jog during a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones arrives for a workout at spring training baseball in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez walks onto the field during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. Gonzalez is the Braves new manager, replacing Bobby Cox who retired last year. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)wbb

In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, Atlanta Braves’ Brian McCann watches a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jordan Schafer tries to catch a fly ball at the wall during a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones throws during training baseball baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Chipper Jones excited about progress

tattoo_saha — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:38:13 +0000

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ATLANTA — Monday morning in the Braves clubhouse Chipper Jones says treatment to his surgically repaired knee has been very encouraging. He will report to spring training with pitchers and catchers.

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Sprained thumb ends Freeman's AFL season

Jajkossuper — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:51:00 +0000

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Harrilchak making progress in Arizona

makemoney25 — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:38:00 +0000

Cory Harrilchak was a perfect 4-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs to help host Phoenix edge Mesa, 8-6, on Monday in the Arizona Fall League.

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Braves release Cabrera, Saito

Irratomybat — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:50:00 +0000

The Braves on Monday released Melky Cabrera and right-handed reliever Takashi Saito. They have also removed Minor League catcher J.C.

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Disappointment of the Week: Bobby Cox’s career comes to an end

ZenKiveobjevique — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:23:52 +0000

When the 2010 Atlanta Braves season ended on Monday night, so too did the career of longtime manager Bobby Cox.

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Braves waste no time, Gonzalez takes over for Cox

AccilmFam — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:26:56 +0000

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox waves to fans after a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants in Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, in Atlanta.

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Braves-Giants: Emotional Exit for Bobby Cox As Errors Sink Atlanta for Good

StydayAvait — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:42:30 +0000

Bobby Cox exited Turner Field Monday night for the last time as the Atlanta Braves’ manager.

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Giants send Cox into retirement with Game 5 win

Flietaigipata — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:11:47 +0000

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox runs off the field after pulling starting pitcher Derek Lowe during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, in Atlanta.

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Braves effusive in praise for retiring Cox

zbGfmxNKJvC — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:24:00 +0000

While Monday was an emotional day for Bobby Cox, it was as well for his players, whose outpouring of respect and admiration was fitting for a man who'd done everything there is to do as a manager.

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Errors figure prominently in Braves-Giants set

free trial — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:35:00 +0000

When two teams combine for 10 errors in four games, well, that's not good. That's the total for the Braves and Giants in their just-concluded National League Division Series on Monday — three by San Francisco, seven by Atlanta.

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Emotional Cox bids farewell to managing

Plaubrealenry — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:21:00 +0000

When the end came for Bobby Cox as a big league manager Monday, he choked up during his final press conference and had to stop in mid-answer to some less-than-memorable question.

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San Francisco Giants top Atlanta Braves, advance to NLCS

Teehu — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:45:30 +0000

ATLANTA Ã¢â‚¬â€ In a pitching-heavy series with baserunners always at a premium, the San Francisco Giants maximized their opportunities Monday night and moved on to the next round with a 3-2 victory over the Braves in Game 4 of the NL Division Series.

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Conrad out of lineup after three-error game

velosipedoshishka — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:10:00 +0000

The Braves elected not to start Brooks Conrad in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Monday, one day after a crucial three-error performance at second base.

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