Here are a few things to know on Monday:
1. Braves win series finale against Cardinals
Behind the strong pitching of R.A. Dickey, the Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Sunday at St. Louis' Busch Stadium. In seven innings, Dickey allowed one run and seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts. Brandon Phillips also contributed to the win by hitting a two-run home run in fifth inning. The Braves start a four-game series at the Colorado Rockies on Monday at 8:40 p.m. from Denver's Coors Field.
2. Falcons' Freeman leaves practice with heat issue
D. Orlando Ledbetter reported Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman left practice early on Sunday because he was having a heat issue. Ledbetter also writes four other things to know about practice on Sunday.
3. What to know about Georgia Tech's first scrimmage
Ken Sugiura writes eight notes from Georgia Tech's first scrimmage on Saturday.
4. What David Greene's sophomore year means for Jacob Eason?
Seth Emerson reports what former Georgia quarterback David Greene had to say about current quarterback Jacob Eason and what to expect from Eason as a sophomore.
5. Falcons increase Julio Jones' practice time
D. Orlando Ledbetter reported from Falcons practice on Sunday that wide receiver Julio Jones' practice time has been increased. The All-Pro receiver had foot surgery in the offseason and the Falcons have been careful with how they've used him since.
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