Chipper Jones' walk-off homer enables Braves to thwart Phils in slugfest

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    Chipper Jones' bad left knee has limited his playing time at the start of his final season, so he says it's important to make the most of his chances.

    "When I am in there, I want to make a splash," Jones said. "I did it tonight."

    Jones hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves overcame Carlos Ruiz's seven RBIs to outlast the Philadelphia Phillies 15-13 on Wednesday night.

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