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Atlanta Braves’ Derek Lowe set to start Wednesday, elbow OK

Derek Lowe’s right elbow feels fine after throwing in the bullpen and he is scheduled to start Wednesday for the Braves against the Pirates.

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Lowe excited to return to mound

After testing out his sore right elbow in a bullpen session prior to Monday's game against the Pirates, Derek Lowe said he remains on track to start Wednesday's series finale.

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Lowe deemed fit for duty Wednesday

After playing catch at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday morning, Derek Lowe revealed that he will be ready to start for the Braves during Wednesday's series finale against the Pirates.

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Freeman enjoying taste of big league life

Freddie Freeman made his Major League debut Wednesday night, and then enjoyed his first charter flight when the Braves traveled from Atlanta to Ft. Lauderdale late Thursday night.

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Braves beat Mets 4-1

The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-1 Wednesday night.

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MLB: Atlanta 4, New York Mets 1

ATLANTA, Sept. 1 (UPI) — Tommy Hanson allowed only one hit over seven shutout innings Wednesday and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-1 for their fifth straight victory.

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Hanson, Braves cruise to fifth straight win

Tommy Hanson allowed just one hit over seven innings, and gained all the support he needed from the red-hot Jason Heyward while helping the Braves claim Wednesday night's 4-1 win over the Mets.

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Lowe can’t throw, will miss next start for Braves

Derek Lowe will skip his scheduled start Friday for the Atlanta Braves because of lingering pain in his right elbow. Lowe received a cortisone shot and had hoped to go out for his regular off-day throwing session Wednesday, but his elbow was still too sore. The NL East-leading Braves decided to shut him down for a few days, hoping that will relieve his discomfort and allow him to finish out the…

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With Lowe ailing, Kawakami to start Friday

After receiving a cortisone shot Sunday, Derek Lowe believed he was just a few days away from feeling relief behind his right elbow.

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Freeman to start in first game for Braves

The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have put touted prospect Freddie Freeman in the starting lineup for his major league debut. Freeman was among the players called up Wednesday, when teams can expand their rosters for the final month of the regular season.

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Prospect Freeman gets called to The Show

Freddie Freeman was named the International League's Rookie of the Year on Tuesday. When the Braves continue their four-game series against the Mets on Wednesday, Freeman will make his much-anticipated arrival to the Major League level.

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Braves Call Up Freeman, 5 Others

The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that first-base prospect Freddie Freeman will be called up on Wednesday along with five others.

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Slumping McLouth to return to Braves

Nate McLouth will rejoin the Braves on Wednesday when rosters can expand, but the center fielder hasn't completely regained his swing or confidence while in Triple-A.

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D.O.W.: The Braves’ Rocky Mountain meltdown (and ultimate fate)

Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson summed up Wednesday afternoon’s ballgame between Atlanta and the Colorado Rockies perfectly.

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Braves can't hold nine-run lead, fall to Rox

The Braves couldn't hold on to an early nine-run lead on Thursday, as a shaky pitching effort cost them the finale in Colorado, 12-10, on Wednesday afternoon.

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Braves acquire Derrek Lee from Chicago

The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday moved to bolster their lineup by acquiring first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs for three minor league pitchers.

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Heywards hit gives Braves win

ATLANTA The Atlanta Braves did it again in their final at-bat, beating the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Jason Heywards run-scoring single in the ninth inning Wednesday night.

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Heyward’s hit gives Braves another last at-bat win

The Atlanta Braves did it again in their final at-bat, beating the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Jason Heyward’s run-scoring single in the ninth inning Wednesday night.

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Heyward's walk-off follows Hudson's gem

Jason Heyward's walk-off single with two outs in the ninth inning off Tyler Clippard gave the Braves a 3-2 win over the Nationals on Wednesday night at Turner Field.

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Braves get Lee in trade with Cubs

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves bulked up for the playoff race Wednesday, acquiring first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs. The Braves sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs, none of them considered top-level prospects. Atlanta already had Troy Glaus at first base but, in an unexpected move…

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