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Albies drives in winning run in 10th as Braves beat Cardinals 3-2 in opener of split doubleheader

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 10th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in the first game of a split doubleheader.

Adam Duvall, Atlanta's designated runner, advanced to third base on Zack Short's sacrifice bunt off Chris Roycroft (1-2). Roycroft walked Jarred Kelenic, who was in a 0-for-25 slump, before Albies' game-winning fly ball to center field.

With Pedro Pagés standing on third base for St.