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Braves-Astros box score: 7 things to know

Braves left-fielder Hector Olivera was 0-for-2 Tuesday but is still hitting .400 this spring. (AP photo)
Braves left-fielder Hector Olivera was 0-for-2 Tuesday but is still hitting .400 this spring. (AP photo)
March 23, 2016

The Braves lost 8-7 to the Astros Tuesday. Here are 7 things to know from the box score:

1. The Braves are 6-16 this spring, the worst record in the majors.

2. Hector Olivera's seven-game hitting streak ended.

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