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Hunter Powers Angels Past Braves

 

ANAHEIM (AP) -- Torii Hunter ended a home run drought of 28 games with a go-ahead shot off Derek Lowe, rookie Tyler Chatwood pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Sunday in the rubber game of their interleague series.

Chatwood (3-2) allowed a run and five hits, struck out six and walked two. It was the third time in the right-hander's last four starts that he allowed only one run, including a pair of no-decisions at Angel Stadium against the Indians and White Sox.

Last Tuesday, Chatwood lasted only 2 1-3 innings in a 14-0 loss at Oakland after giving up seven runs -- five earned.

Scott Downs pitched a perfect eighth and Jordan Walden got three outs for his eighth save in 11 chances.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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