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Miami falls to Braves, unable to boost WC bid
- Updated: September 23, 2016
MIAMI — The Braves continue to play for more than pride. The way they’ve heated up, they’re spoiling the postseason plans for a couple of National League East rivals. Matt Kemp belted two home runs and Josh Collmenter gave up two runs in seven innings on Thursday night in Atlanta’s 6-3 win over Miami at Marlins Park.
After a three-game sweep of the Mets, who are in the thick of a three-team Wild Card race, the Braves dealt a serious blow to the Marlins’ last-gasp bid to sneak into the mix. Miami (76-77) entered the night four behind the Mets, Giants and Cardinals.
The Braves, winners of six straight, struck for four runs with two outs in the third inning off Jose Urena, breaking open a five-run lead. Freeman’s two-run single extended his hitting streak to 26 games …
