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Dodgers Vs. Braves Final Score: Juan Francisco's Walk Off Single Gives Atlanta 4-3 Win

Juan Francisco's walk off single in the bottom of the 11th inning gave the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 come from behind win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta entered the eighth inning trailing 3-1 before RBI singles by Martin Prado and Jason Heyward tied the game. The score would remain tied 3-3 until Francisco's heroics in the 11th.

Tommy Hanson made his first start for the Braves since coming off the disabled list and allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. Hanson struck out five and walked two while allowing a home run to Andre Ethier. Jonny Venters picks up the win in relief.

Paul Janish with 3 for 5 for the Braves to raise his average to .227. Michael Bourn finished with two hits while Chipper Jones hit his 13th home run of the season in the second inning off of Dodgers starters Chris Capuano.

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