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Baldwin's Big Night for Braves Lands Him Praise From Acuña, Snitker

Drake Baldwin took full advantage of the Atlanta Braves giving him more shots at regular playing time with a big night at the plate on Monday. He went 3-for-5 with six RBIs and two runs scored, being the difference maker in the 9-5 win over the San Francisco Giants.

Baldwin made history by being the first rookie with at least five RBIs in a game since Kelly Johnson reached the mark on June 17, 2005, against the Reds in Cincinnati. The effort brought his batting average up to .290 for the first time since June 22, when he finished the day batting .