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SunTrust Park new Launching Pad for battered Braves pitchers

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Launching Pad has been reborn, much to the dismay of R.A. Dickey and other Atlanta Braves pitchers.

The Braves' most recent homestand provided more evidence that new SunTrust Park is a great place to play - if you're a hitter.

Sure, the season is still young, but Dickey says ''It's a fact that the ball seems to be carrying here so far.''

The ball seems to be carrying especially well for Braves' opposing hitters.

Atlanta's 5.61 ERA in home games is easily the worst in the majors.