Hanley Ramirez drives in 4 runs with two homers as the Dodgers win the annual Civil Rights Game, 6 – 2, over the Atlanta Braves. Hanley’s 2nd-inning homer is followed by those of teammates James Loney and Luis Cruzin a span of four pitches by Ben Sheets. The four homers are the Dodgers’ only hits of the game, but suffice to provide Aaron Harang with the win.

On August 18, 2012 — Hanley Ramirez drives in 4 runs with two homers as the Dodgers win the annual Civil Rights Game, 6 – 2, over the Atlanta Braves. Hanley’s 2nd-inning homer is followed by those of teammates James Loney and Luis Cruzin a span of four pitches by Ben Sheets. The four homers are the Dodgers’ only hits of the game, but suffice to provide Aaron Harang with the win.

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