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Andy Dirks gives Tigers 2-1 win over Braves with two-run triple in ninth

Andy Dirks hit a two-run triple in the ninth inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 2-1 victory over a split squad of Atlanta Braves on Saturday.Dirks' winning hit came off Arodys Vizcaino after singles by Brennan Boesch and Scott Sizemore.Jordan Schafer led off the game with a triple and scored the Braves' run.Brandon Beachy, bidding for a spot in Atlanta's rotation, gave up one hit and three walks in five shutout innings, striking out three.Rick Porcello pitched 4 2-3 innings for the Tigers, giving up three hits including Alex Gonzalez's RBI single.Daniel Schlereth worked two perfect innings of relief for Detroit....

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