--3B Chipper Jones went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk and has reached base safely in 37 consecutive games, the third-longest streak in the majors this season behind the Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis with 44 and the Cardinals' Albert Pujols with 42.
--RHP John Smoltz has been cleared by Dr. James Andrews to take the next steps in his rehab from shoulder surgery following a checkup in Birmingham, Ala., on Wednesday. Some of the program will involve abbreviated throwing motions. --CF/LF Gregor Blanco went 2-for-4 and stole his team-leading 13th base.
--RF Jeff Francoeur left the bases loaded twice and stranded eight runners overall in four at-bats.
--RHP Jair Jurrjens struck out a career-high 10 batters through six innings, but he required 106 pitches.
BY THE NUMBERS: .432 -- INF Martin Prado's major league-leading August batting average (minimum 50 plate appearances).
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I couldn't look myself in the face, trying to kill a pitcher." -- Manager Bobby Cox, explaining why he would not use his overworked relievers for two innings on consecutive days.
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