ST. PETERSBURG -- It turns out Nick Markakis' walk-off homer on Opening Day was a sign of things to come. The Braves' right fielder has spent the past five weeks further distancing himself from neck surgery and producing one of the most impressive power surges of his career.
Markakis enhanced his early-season success when he highlighted his latest multi-hit effort with a three-run homer in Wednesday night's 5-2 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field. The Braves have now won nine of their past 10 road games with the help of the pitching staff's record-setting streak.