Braves knock off Cardinals 6-2 in opener of twin bill

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Jarred Kelenic went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer and RBI single to drive the visiting Atlanta Braves past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 in the first half of a split doubleheader Wednesday

Zack Short reached base three times and drove in two runs for the Braves, who have won nine of their last 12 games.

Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (6-2) allowed two runs on four hits an