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Photos from MLB baseball: Braves top Phillies in Civil Rights Game, May 2011.

Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks, musician Carlos Santana and actor Morgan Freeman are presented Beacon Awards by Major League Baseball during a pregame presentation on-field at the MLB Civil Rights Game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2011.

Wearing a throwback uniform from 1974, when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home run record by hitting his 715th on April 8, 1974, Tim Hudson delivers a pitch against the Phillies during 1st inning action.

Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay, wearing the 1974-style uniform, delivers a pitch to the Braves' Martin Prado.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward shares a laugh with former United States Ambassador Andy Young, left, and the Rev. Joseph Lowery, center, during the MLB Civil Rights Game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Young and Lowery were on hand to help throw out the first pitch of the game.

Actor Morgan Freeman is all smiles as he shows off his Atlanta Crackers baseball cap to Braves fans.

Braves pitcher Tim Hudson breaks up a double play attempt, nearly up-ending Philadelphia's Pete Orr at second base on a single by Martin Prado during the 3rd inning.

Program participants, Beacon Awards winners and baseball fans take in a video of the Braves' Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record by hitting his 715th on April 8th, 1974, as Aaron is recognized during the MLB Civil Rights Game.

SLUGG-LA: Braves second baseman Dan Uggla crushes an 8th inning solo home run that proved to be the game winner as Atlanta beat the Phillies 3-2.

Atlanta's Dan Uggla gets a pat on the helmet from Brian McCann as he is greeted at the dugout after scoring on an RBI single by Freddie Freeman to give the Braves the early 1-0 lead over the Phillies during 4th inning action.

MLB representative Shane Williams shows off the Beacon Awards.

Beacon Awards winners musician Carlos Santana, left, and actor Morgan Freeman confer on stage during the MLB Civil Rights Game. Santana made some statements critical of immigration during his acceptance speech.

Braves second baseman Dan Uggla, right, celebrates his game winning solo home run with Alex Gonzalez.

Philadelphia's Jimmy Rollins, left, just avoids a collision with Raul Ibanez as he catches a fly ball by Atlanta's Brooks Conrad during 4th inning action.

Hank Aaron stands and waves to the fans as he is recognized during the MLB Civil Rights Game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2011.

Actor Morgan Freeman is presented the Beacon of Hope award during the MLB Civil Rights Game at Turner Field.

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Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks, musician Carlos Santana and actor Morgan Freeman are presented Beacon Awards by Major League Baseball during a pregame presentation on-field at the MLB Civil Rights Game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, May 15, 2011.

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