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Braves win 23rd straight started by Medlen

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Atlanta Braves won for a major league record 23rd straight time in games started by Kris Medlen, beating the New York Mets 6-2 on Sunday in the regular-season home finale for Chipper Jones.

Teddy Cahill, MLB.com

For at least one more day, the Braves kept their hopes for a National League East title alive. Their 6-2 victory against the Mets on Sunday, combined with the Cardinals' 10-4 win over the Nationals, kept Washington's magic number for clinching the divis…

MLB.com

Center fielder Michael Bourn was a late addition to the Braves' lineup Sunday afternoon. When the lineup was first posted, Bourn was not listed. But about 80 minutes before the first pitch, the Braves announced Bourn would start, replacing Jose Constanz…

MLB.com

Left-hander Mike Minor walked off the mound in the seventh inning Saturday night to a rousing ovation from the 48,310 fans at Turner Field. He hadn't allowed the Mets to score in 6 1/3 innings, and the Braves went on to secure his 11th victory. Now, his…