MIAMI, Fla. – Troy Glaus drove in two of Atlanta’s six runs in the seventh inning to lift the Braves past the Florida Marlins 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Yunel Escobar had two hits in the seventh as the Braves sent 11 men to the plate, recorded five hits – all singles – and drew three walks.
With the Marlins leading 2-1 heading into the pivotal inning, Burke Badenhop (0-5) relieved starter Nate Robertson, who struck out five in six innings, and gave up singles to the first two batters before Nate McLouth sacrificed.
Dan Meyer relieved and walked Eric Hinske to load the bases. Brian Sanches came on and gave up a sacrifice fly to Martin Prado that tied the game. Sanches walked the next two batters and allowed three straight run-scoring singles, including a two-run hit by Glaus. Escobar’s second single of the inning gave the Braves a 7-2 lead.
Tommy Hanson (4-3) picked up the win, allowing two runs over six innings. He struck out four and walked five.