Braves host Marlins, Game 3

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Braves host Marlins, Game 3

Braves close out weekend series against Miami Marlins at Turner Field.

Freddie Freeman gets a hug from B.J. Upton crossing home plate after hitting a 3-RBI home run for a 4-3 lead over the Marlins in the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta. The Braves went on to beat the Marlins 9-4.

Freddie Freeman hits a 3-RBI home run for a 4-3 lead over the Marlins in the fifth inning.

Brian McCann (left) greets B.J. Upton at the dug out wiith a high five in the 7th inning after his sacrifice fly scored Joey Terdoslavich for a 5-4 lead over the Marlins in their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

Chris Johnson hits a 2-RBI double to give the Braves a 8-4 lead over the Marlins in the 7th inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

B.J. Upton hits a sacrifice fly to score Joey Terdoslavich for a 5-4 lead over the Marlins during the 7th inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta. The Braves scored four runs in the inning.

Joey Terdoslavich scores on a sacrifice fly by B.J. Upton to take a 5-4 lead over the Marlins in the 7th inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

Evan Gattis hits a RBI double to score Jason Heyward for a 6-4 lead over the Marlins in the 7th inning.

Freedie Freeman and Jason Heyward celebrate defeating the Marlins 9-4 in their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta. Freeman led the Braves with a 3-run homer in the 5th inning.

Jordan Schafer rounds third base heading home for a 9-4 lead over the Marlins on a RBI-single by Jason Heyward in the 8th inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013. The Braves closed out the Marlins in the 9th for a 9-4 victory.

Evan Gattis wins the foot race with Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez reaching first base safely on a ground ball during the 4th inning.

Evan Gattis wins the foot race with Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez reaching first base safely on a ground ball during the 4th inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

Freddie Freeman hits a 3-RBI home run for a 4-3 lead over the Marlins in the fifth inning.

Freddie Freeman waves to the fans happy about his 3-RBI home run with Jason Heyward for a 4-3 lead over the Marlins in the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

Braves fans try to catch Freddie Freeman's 3-RBI home run for a 4-3 lead over the Marlins in the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

Braves catcher Brian McCann enjoys some family time with his 1-year old son Colt in the dugout before the game with the Marlins on Aug. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. He sat out the game with a sore knee.

Braves catcher Brian McCann enjoys some family time with his wife Ashley and 1-year old son Colt on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta at Turner Field.

Braves left handed pitcher Mike Minor delivers a pitch against the Marlins during the first inning of their MLB baseball game on Aug. 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

Ppitcher Mike Minor, making his 77th career start and 78th career appearance, delivers a pitch against the Marlins during the first inning.

Braves left-handed pitcher Mike Minor, making his 77th career start and 78th career appearance, delivers a pitch against the Marlins during the first inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta.

Marlins Koyie Hill scores past Braves catcher Evan Gattis for a 3-0 lead in the second inning of their MLB baseball game on 2-RBI double by pitcher Henderson Alvarez.

Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez rips a 2-RBI double for a 3--0 lead over the Braves in the second inning.

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Freddie Freeman gets a hug from B.J. Upton crossing home plate after hitting a 3-RBI home run for a 4-3 lead over the Marlins in the fifth inning of their MLB baseball game on Sunday, August 11, 2013, in Atlanta. The Braves went on to beat the Marlins 9-4.

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