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Braves edge Cardinals in 10 innings in first game of DH

July 20 - Ozzie Albies delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals In the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday.

Adam Duvall, who started the inning at second base, easily beat center fielder Dylan Carlson's throw to the plate to score the winning run. Duvall had moved to third on Zack Short's sacrifice bunt.

The winning pitcher was Pierce Johnson (3-1). Rookie Chris Roycroft (1-2) took the loss.

St. Louis had runners on the corners in the 10th inning when Alec Burleson lined out to Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson, who stepped on the bag for an inning-ending double play.