A grand slam by Nick Markakis highlighted a six-run fifth-inning rally and the Atlanta Braves coasted to an 11-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday at Busch Stadium.
Markakis went 2-for-3, scored twice and drove in five runs, the most important being his fourth career slam that came off St. Louis starter Luke Weaver (4-7). It was his ninth homer and first since June 5. The right fielder also doubled and added a sacrifice fly in the sixth as the Braves beat the Cardinals for the second straight day.