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Rookie Camargo displaying maturity in Majors

ATLANTA -- Johan Camargo has toiled in the Braves' system over the past few years, and he has led some to believe he was the organization's best defensive infielder, especially in the post-Andrelton Simmons era.

But as he has physically and mentally matured over the past year, the energetic infielder has enhanced his value and positioned himself to take advantage of an opportunity that was enriched Tuesday night, when he came within a few feet of hitting for the cycle in a 6-3 loss to the Giants at SunTrust Park.

"He's in the middle of something all of the time, whether it's making plays or using his bat," Braves manager Brian Snitker said.