The Braves hit three solo home runs in the eighth inning so far to take a 5-2 lead over the Royals. All five runs came on solo home runs tonight, including two by Juan Francisco and Justin Upton‘s 8th. Atlanta came into the day second to Colorado with 20 home runs, but now lead them among NL teams 25-22.

Update: Atlanta wins 6-3 and takes their 10th game in a row.