Beckham’s sac fly in 12th wins it for Braves

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MILWAUKEE — Nick Markakis provided a pair of timely extra-base hits and the Braves preserved a strong bullpen effort while extending their winning ways with Monday night’s 4-3, 12-inning win over the Brewers at Miller Park.

Markakis’ ground-rule double off Carlos Torres got the Braves going in the 12th, putting runners at second and third. After Adonis Garcia was intentionally walked, Gordon Beckham delivered a game-winning sacrifice fly for the Braves, who have won nine of their last 13 games. The Brewers turned four double plays, including one to limit the damage in the 12th after Beckham’s sac fly, and limited the Braves to three hits from the sixth to the 11th inning. Milwaukee has now lost four of its last five games.

Markakis and A.J. Pierzynski recorded …

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