Braves beat Cubs on July 5

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Braves beat Cubs on July 5

Braves beat Cubs on July 5

Atlanta Braves Dan Uggla (26) falls to the ground as he throws to first base after catching a ground ball hit by Chicago Cubs Jeff Baker (3) in the 8th inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman (5) hits a solo homer against the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor (36) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves Martin Prado appeals to home plate umpire James Hoye after he stuck out in the 6th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves Brian McCann (16) hits two run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves Brian McCann gets a high five from Atlanta Braves third base coach Brian Snitker (51) after his two run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy watches from the Braves dugout during the home game against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Brandon Beachy has a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, an injury that usually required ligament-transplant surgery and a rehabilitation period of 12-14 months.

Atlanta Braves Freddie Freeman is congratulated by teammates after his solo homer against the Chicago Cubs in the 3rd inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) wipes sweat from his brow in hot temperature in the 3rd inning against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves Dan Uggla (26) throws to first base after forcing out Chicago Cubs Jeff Baker (3) on the double play in the 8th inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

Atlanta Braves Juan Francisco celebrates after his solo homer against the Chicago Cubs in the 8th inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Atlanta Braves won 7-3 over the Chicago Cubs.

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Atlanta Braves Dan Uggla (26) falls to the ground as he throws to first base after catching a ground ball hit by Chicago Cubs Jeff Baker (3) in the 8th inning of the final game of four-game series at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 5, 2012.

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