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Norton delivers go-ahead, pinch-hit single as Braves beat Padres 5-2

By CHARLES ODUM | Associated Press | May 7, 08 8:37 PM CDT in Sports 

Pinch-hitter Greg Norton broke a seventh-inning tie with a bases-loaded single and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson pitches in the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)   (Associated Press)
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Tim Hudson (5-2) gave up six hits and two runs in seven innings. He walked three and struck out three. Manny Acosta recorded the final two outs for his third save.

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