ATLANTA – Cameron Maybin had three hits, including a home run, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 on Saturday night in their best offensive showing in six weeks.
Kelly Johnson drove in three runs with two hits as the Braves scored their most runs since a 10-1 win over Milwaukee on May 21.
The Phillies, who have the majors’ worst record (27-56), have lost six straight and nine of 10.
Darin Ruf hit a three-run homer for Philadelphia in the fifth. Odubel Herrera added an eighth-inning homer off David Aardsma.
Alex Wood (6-5) won but wasn’t sharp. He allowed four runs, 10 hits and two walks in six innings. It was his first home win this season in six starts.