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ATLANTA -- Manager Fredi Gonzalez saw no reason he shouldnt let Evan Gattis swing with a 3-0 count in the first inning. One big swing from Gattis showed why he deserved that vote of confidence. Gattis hit a three-run homer and Chris Johnson followed with another long ball in the first, and the Braves edged the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Friday night for their first interleague win. The Braves were 0-6 against American League teams before taking advantage of four runs in the first on the two homers off C.J. Wilson (7-6), including a three-run shot by Gattis. There were two outs and two runners on when Gattis faced the 3-0 count against Wilson. Gonzalez relayed the green light. "The way hes swinging the bat, why not?" Gonzalez asked. Asked what pitch he was looking for, Gattis said "A pitch to handle." He said it didnt have to be in a certain location and added Wilson delivered "a decent pitch" on the inside to middle of the plate. Wilson didnt like the pitch. "That pitch just didnt move at all," Wilson said. "It was right down the middle. Obviously the guys got great power and hes on a tear right now." Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Wilson, who had a hit batter and a walk before the homer, was hurt by his poor control in the inning. "He almost worked his way out of it but C.J. just was behind in too many counts and it eventually caught up with him," Scioscia said. Wilson was in control after the ugly first inning. He gave up only three hits in five scoreless innings after the first. The homer over the left-field wall was the 14th for Gattis, leaving him tied for third place in the National League. He had two hits, giving him a 13-game hitting streak, Atlantas longest this season. Aaron Harang (5-5) allowed one run in six innings to end a streak of five consecutive starts without a win. Braves right fielder Jason Heyward left the game with a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch from Wilson in the first inning. The Braves said X-rays were negative and Heyward is day to day. After being hit on the top of his hand leading off the first inning, Heyward remained in the game and scored on the homer by Gattis. He remained in the game on defence in the second before leaving in the bottom of the inning as Jordan Schafer was used as a pinch-hitter. "It gradually felt worse," Heyward said, adding hes relieved he didnt have a broken bone. The Angels trailed 4-1 before Albert Pujols had a two-run single off Shae Simmons in the eighth. Craig Kimbrel struck out Raul Ibanez to cap a perfect ninth inning for his 19th save. Harang, 36, earned his first win in eight career starts against the Angels. He was 0-4 with a 10.48 ERA in four 2013 starts for Seattle against the Angels. Harang gave up four hits and three walks with two strikeouts. The homer by Gattis drove in Heyward and Freddie Freeman, who walked. Johnson followed with his homer over the centre field wall for a 4-0 lead. Wilson had allowed only one homer in his last five starts before allowing the back-to-back shots. The Angels scored in the third when Hank Conger hit a leadoff double before moving to third and then scoring on two wild pitches from Harang. Braves centre fielder B.J. Upton dropped Kyle Calhouns liner for an error, helped Los Angeles in the eighth. Upton caught up to the ball but couldnt hold on when trying for a basket catch at his waist. Mike Trouts bloop double left runners on second and third with one out. Pujols, who has hit .347 in his career against the Braves, then punched a two-run single past second baseman Tommy La Stella. Simmons struck out Howie Kendrick and ended the inning on Erick Aybars grounder to first base. Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons left his feet to make a diving catch of a sharply hit grounder by Josh Hamilton in the sixth. Simmons bounced up to throw out Hamilton in a close play at first base. "That is probably one of the best plays Ive seen in a long time," Harang said. NOTES: Scioscia said LHP Tyler Skaggs (right hamstring) could return from the 15-day DL next weekend. ... Andrelton Simmons, who is from Curacao, sprinted through the clubhouse screaming "Goooaaaalll!" before the game when The Netherlands scored the go-ahead goal in their 5-1 World Cup victory over Spain. ... C Gerald Laird said his right jaw was sore after being hit by Corey Dickersons bat in Thursdays game at Colorado, but he has passed a concussion test and was available off the bench. ... OF Justin Upton (sore left hamstring) was 0-for-4 after missing Thursdays game. ... Atlantas Gavin Floyd will face Garrett Richards in a matchup of right-handers on Saturday night. Avery Williamson Jets Jersey .com) - The Milwaukee Bucks will try to get another win on this homestand Thursday night when they welcome the Utah Jazz to the Bradley Center. Trenton Cannon Jets Jersey . 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Then he got back at the team that released him five days before the start of last season, hitting a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning of the first game at Fenway Park since Boston won the World Series last October.DAVIE, Fla. - Mike Wallace walked out of the Miami Dolphins locker room and into the off-season Monday carrying two footballs under one arm and a helmet in the other.Theyll serve as souvenirs if hes not back in 2015.Wallace has three years left on a $60 million, five-year contract. But his futures suddenly in doubt after coach Joe Philbin benched his star receiver for the second half of Sundays season-ending loss to the New York Jets.Following the game, Wallace acknowledged having an argument with the coaching staff. He backtracked Monday, saying he wasnt upset about anything, and didnt refuse to play.Teammate Brandon Gibson said Wallace was frustrated after being targeted only once in the first half. The frustration has been building since last year, Gibson said.He may have not had the best team thoughts at one point, Gibson said. He just wants to contribute.In the postgame locker room, Gibson spoke for Wallace, which created a weird scene as they stood side by side.Sometimes people arent able to express themselves the right way, Gibson said Monday. I didnt want him to get in front of the media and say something he was going to regret that made him sound like a selfish guy. Thats not his character.When Wallace was asked Monday if he was shocked, disappointed or angry about being benched, he said yes. But he said he still likes Philbin.It was coachs decision, so I went along with it, Wallace said. He did what he felt was right, and I stand behind him.Philbin shed little light on what happened to trigger Wallaces benching.I had a conversation with him during the game and made a coaching decision, Philbin said.So whats next? The Dolphins, who went 8--8 and missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year, would take a big salary-cap hit if they released Wallace.dddddddddddd Hes the cornerstone of a receiving group already expected to undergo a shakeup, with Gibson and Brian Hartline uncertain to return.Wallace said he wants to be with the Dolphins in 2015, but its unclear whether the team believes the relationship can — or should — be repaired.When asked about the episode altering Wallaces status with the team, Philbin said: Nothing has changed right now. ... I havent thought about whos playing what position in 2015.Quarterback Ryan Tannehill said he wants Wallace back, and said any rift can be repaired before the start of off-season workouts.Theres a lot of time between now and April, Tannehill said. Theres a lot of time to heal and get back on the same page. ... I want to be on a great page with Mike. Hes a heck of a player. He made some great plays for us.The speedy Wallace tied a career high with 10 touchdown receptions, but averaged only 12.9 yards per catch, well below his career average of 15.6. He and Tannehill have struggled for two years to click on long passes.He scored a lot of touchdowns, and well look to increase that, Tannehill said. We want to hit more deep balls to him. Thats his forte. Were going to take a long hard look at reasons we didnt, and correct those over this off-season.Wallace was asked if he was underused this year.Im not sure, he said.And do Sundays events affect his chances of remaining with the Dolphins?Im not sure.___AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve_Wine Cheap Warriors Jerseys Authentic Cavaliers Jerseys Cheap Spurs Store Celtics Jerseys Online Cheap Bulls Jerseys Cheap Nets Jerseys Cheap Thunder Jerseys Cheap 76ers Jerseys Cheap Knicks Jerseys Wholesale Raptors Jerseys Cyber Monday Pistons Jerseys Wholesale Team USA Basketball Jerseys Cheap Celtics Jerseys Cheap Nets Jerseys Cheap Knicks Jerseys Cheap 76ers Jerseys Raptors Jerseys From China Cheap Bulls Jerseys Cavaliers Jerseys From China Wholesale Pistons Jerseys Bucks Jerseys From China Pacers Jerseys Outlet Authentic Hawks Jerseys Cheap Hornets Jerseys Cheap Heat Jerseys Cheap Magic Jerseys Authentic Wizards Jerseys Cheap Nuggets Jerseys Timberwolves Jerseys Outlet Wholesale Thunder Jerseys Cheap Blazers Jerseys Cheap Jazz Jerseys Discount Warriors Jerseys Wholesale Clippers Jerseys Wholesale Lakers Jerseys Cheap Suns Jerseys Cheap Kings Jerseys Discount Mavericks Jerseys Authentic Rockets Jerseys Discount Grizzlies Jerseys Cheap Pelicans Jerseys Spurs Jerseys From China ' ' '