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Braves open July with win over Cardinals
By Associated Press at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies homered and drove in two runs, and the Atlanta Braves held the St. Louis Cardinals to two hits in a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.The win was just the fifth in 18 games for the slumping Braves, who nevertheless have managed to hold onto first place in the NL East.Albies’...
Key takeaway Louis Cardinals to two hits in a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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