The Braves also win in extra innings, 4 – 3, over the Marlins. Martin Prado’s fourth hit of the day scores Michael Bourn in the top of the 11th, then Craig Kimbrel picks up his 36th save. Dan Uggla singles in the 5th to extend his hitting streak to 30 games, tying Andre Ethier of the Dodgers for the longest this year, and one game shy of the Atlanta record of 31 set by Rico Carty in 1970.

On August 9, 2011 — The Braves also win in extra innings, 4 – 3, over the Marlins. Martin Prado’s fourth hit of the day scores Michael Bourn in the top of the 11th, then Craig Kimbrel picks up his 36th save. Dan Uggla singles in the 5th to extend his hitting streak to 30 games, tying Andre Ethier of the Dodgers for the longest this year, and one game shy of the Atlanta record of 31 set by Rico Carty in 1970.

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