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Ozzie Albies powers Braves past Brewers

Ozzie Albies belted a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in the rubber match of the series between divisional leaders

Orlando Arcia opened the eighth with a single off Elvis Peguero (1-3). Arcia was forced at second when Michael Harris reached on a fielder's choice. Ronald Acuna Jr. singled to center and Albies followed with his 23rd homer, sending the first pitch 407 feet over the center-field wall to give Atlanta a 4-2 lead.

The three runs were the first in 10 games off the Brewers' bullpen, ending their scoreless streak at 28 2/3 consecutive innings

Daysbel Hernandez (1-0), making his major league debut, got the victory after striking out the side in the seventh inning.