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Johnson, Wood lead Braves to scrappy win over Dodgers (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA (AP) -- Chris Johnson drove in two runs, Alex Wood overcame control problems on a hot night and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Tuesday night.

The Braves, who had lost seven of nine overall, improved to 18-6 at home in games decided by two runs or fewer.

It was a tough evening for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who have lost consecutive games for the first time since June 22-23 at the Chicago Cubs.

Los Angeles starter Brett Anderson left the game in the third after irritating his left Achilles tendon.