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Upton, Heyward spark Braves past Marlins
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Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run to score teammate Freddie Freeman in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, in Atlanta. - photo by The Associated Press
ATLANTA — Justin Upton is having quite a month. Upton homered and had three RBIs, Jason Heyward drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Friday night for their third straight win. With 28 RBIs in 25 games since Aug. 1, Upton considers this to be the best month of his eight-year career.