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Kendrick rocked by former team as Phils rout Braves 9-2

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – Atlanta’s Kyle Kendrick was rocked by his former team, giving up seven runs in less than two innings, and a Braves split-squad lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2 on Friday. Ryan Howard, playing for the first time in a week after getting over an illness, had a two-run double in the first off Kendrick, whose bid…

Norris goes 3 innings to help Braves beat Marlins 5-2

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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – Starter Bud Norris allowed one run in three innings Thursday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-2. Trying to bounce back from a dismal 2015 season, Norris threw 53 pitches and struck out three. He gave up four hits after pitching two perfect innings in his first start. Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run…