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Heyward scores in 10th, Braves beat Blue Jays 4-3

By Associated Press
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kyle Drabek throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kyle Drabek throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

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Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar dives back to first base to beat the throw from Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

Toronto Blue Jays’ Yunel Escobar dives back to first base to beat the throw from Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

David Goldman, Associated Press
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Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla, right, high-fives teammate Andrelton Simmons after scoring on a double by Jason Heyward in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves’ Dan Uggla, right, high-fives teammate Andrelton Simmons after scoring on a double by Jason Heyward in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

David Goldman, Associated Press
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

David Goldman, Associated Press
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Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista, left, rounds the bases after hitting a home run as Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista, left, rounds the bases after hitting a home run as Atlanta Braves’ Martin Prado looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

David Goldman, Associated Press
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kyle Drabek throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.
Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar dives back to first base to beat the throw from Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla, right, high-fives teammate Andrelton Simmons after scoring on a double by Jason Heyward in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.
Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista, left, rounds the bases after hitting a home run as Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 8, 2012, in Atlanta.

ATLANTA — Jason Heyward stole third base and scored on catcher J.P. Arencibia's throwing error in the 10th inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.

Heyward opened the 10th with an infield single off Francisco Cordero (1-4) and moved to second on pinch-hitter Jack Wilson's sacrifice. With rookie Andrelton Simmons at the plate, Heyward took off for third base. Arencibia's throw skipped past third baseman Brett Lawrie and into left field, allowing Heyward to score the winning run.

Cristhian Martinez (3-1) pitched a scoreless inning for the Braves, who remained one game behind first-place Washington in the NL East.

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