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Jarred Kelenic's 3-run homer leads Braves past Rockies

September 5 - Jarred Kelenic's three-run homer highlighted a four-run first inning and sparked the Atlanta Braves to a 5-2 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.

The Braves (76-63) have won the first two games of the three-game series and remain one-half game ahead of New York for the final National League wild-card spot. The Rockies (51-89) have lost five of their last six. The Braves lead the season series 3-2.

Kelenic entered the game in a lengthy slump; he was hitting just .178 since July 1. The homer, his 14th, landed high in the right field seats and equaled Kelenic's career high.