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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 13, 2019
Braves top D-backs, 7-4
...Atlanta starter Ty Williams worked eight innings. He mixed a few fastballs with his knuckler, which was dancing all night long. Williams allowed six hits and walked three men, and struck out ten. He also uncorked a flutterball that catcher Brian McCann swatted at like a kitten but was unable to control.
"Ty keeps me on my toes back there," a smiling McCann said after the game. "He's the first knuckleball pitcher I've ever caught, and it's a challenge.
Tom Haley came on for the ninth inning and retired the Diamondbacks in order to end the game.
Jason Heyward, off to a torrid start, provided all the offense the Braves would need. He belted his fifth home run of the young season and drove in five of the Braves' seven runs...
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