ATLANTA -- After helping Sean Newcomb escape a pair of bases-loaded threats at SunTrust Park on Sunday afternoon, Tyler Flowers ensured Drew Storen would not encounter the same good fortune. His grand slam highlighted a six-run fifth inning that allowed the Braves to cruise toward an 8-1 win over the Reds.
While Newcomb managed to work out of trouble through five stress-filled scoreless innings, Storen allowed four runs through the first four pitches he threw. The veteran reliever replaced Luis Castillo after four innings and proceeded to retire just one of the first seven batters faced.