Heyward powers Braves to victory

Jason Heyward needed only one pitch to ensure the Atlanta offense would not be shut out for the third time in its last four games. The Braves did not need too many more to turn Thursday night’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies into a blowout. Heyward’s leadoff homer sparked a five-run first inning that lifted the Braves to a 7-1 win, pulling them even with the St. Louis Cardinals with three games to play for the best record in the National League at 94-65. Catch all the exciting action of Atlanta Braves baseball here on WSNW.