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Charlie Morton, Braves shut out Marlins

Field Level Media

Charlie Morton pitched seven scoreless innings and Freddie Freeman slugged a home run, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 win over the host Miami Marlins on Friday night.

After taking the opener of a three-game series, the Braves have won two straight contests. They need to sweep the set to arrive at next week's All-Star Game with a record above .500. The Marlins have dropped two in a row after winning four of five.

Morton (8-3) allowed just two hits -- both singles -- and two walks while striking out seven.