Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 31, 2013.ATLANTA – Big innings are helping the Atlanta Braves add to their big lead in the NL East.
Mike Minor allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings, Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in Atlanta’s seven-run third, and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 9-0 Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.
The Braves have scored at least six runs in one inning while winning the first three games of the four-game series. Atlanta has scored 29 runs in the three wins.
Freddie Freeman drove in two runs with four hits and Justin Upton had three hits. The Braves continued their offensive surge with 15 hits.
“We’re clicking on all cylinders,” Freeman said.