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Hanson's 11th win helps Braves continue wild-card push

Associated Press

Saturday, September 26, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Tommy Hanson is a major reason why the Atlanta Braves are closing the season with a flourish. They're going to need more than Hanson's help to get into the playoffs. The rookie pitched seven innings Saturday for his 11th win, Yunel Escobar drove in three runs and the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory. Atlanta pulled within 2½ games of Colorado for the NL wild card when the Rockies lost 6-3 to St. Louis, which clinched ...

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