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Spring training roundup: Braves rally past Yankees

Orlando Arcia hit a home run and right-hander Charlie Morton went five strong innings as the Atlanta Braves earned a 5-2 victory Thursday over the visiting New York Yankees at North Port, Fla.

The 40-year-old Morton, who is heading into his 17th major league season, gave up two runs on four hits with three walks and three strikeouts as he improved to 2-1 on the spring.

Marcell Ozuna had a hit in three at-bats for the Braves to raise his spring average to .341, but Matt Olsen went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts as his batting average dropped to .