Atlanta 17, at Arizona 2

PHOENIX (Interstat) — The Atlanta Braves unleashed a historic offensive barrage Thursday night, turning a close game into a lopsided rout with an eight-run fifth inning on their way to a 17-2 demolition of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The 17 runs marked a season high for the Braves, who improved to 5-2, while the Diamondbacks fell to 3-4. A crowd of 21,600 watched as Atlanta amassed 16 hits, with first baseman Matt Olson leading the charge by going 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles and three RBIs. The game’s decisive turning point came in the top of… Read more...