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 LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the thick of a pennant race because they've been thriving in pressure situations. Matt Kemp, Russell Martin and Joe Beimel are perfect examples.
Kemp had three RBIs, including a tiebreaking two-run homer off John Smoltz, and first-time All-Star Russell Martin had a career-high four hits to lead the Dodgers over the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Monday night.
Martin hit a game-tying RBI double and singled home another run during a five-run seventh, extended his hitting streak to 12 games and raising his average with runners in scoring position to .345.
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