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Medlen, Chris Johnson lead Braves past Mets 5-3

Atlanta Braves' Chris Johnson, right, celebrates with manager Fredi Gonzalaz after hitting a three-run home in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Atlanta.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA (AP) — Chris Johnson homered for the first time in more than a month, Kris Medlen overcame a defensive blunder and the Atlanta Braves bounced back from a doubleheader sweep, beating the New York Mets 5-3 Wednesday night.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Bernanke says stronger economy means Fed could slow bond buying this year, end it next year

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Young immediately takes spot in Mets lineup

ATLANTA (AP) — Center fielder Eric Young Jr. caught a flight to Atlanta in time to lead off for the New York Mets on Wednesday night.

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Jackson trying to help Falcons fix rushing woes

Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson handles the ball during their NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Steven Jackson is still trying to feel his way through his first offseason with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Braves comeback falls short, Mets win opener 4-3

Atlanta Braves outfielder B.J. Upton, right, pushes brother outfielder Justin Upton after they collided on a pop fly in the fifth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader against the New York Mets at Turner Field on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz)

ATLANTA (AP) — Beaten twice in one day and just plain beat, the first-place Atlanta Braves were ready for some rest.

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