Josh Donaldson had his first career three-double game and drove in four runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-2 Wednesday night.
Dansby Swanson added a career-high four hits and two RBIs for the National League East champion Braves (97-62).
Atlanta spotted the Royals a 2-0 lead through four innings before scoring 10 straight runs. Three Braves pitchers struck out eight straight Royals batters in the fourth through sixth innings.
Luke Jackson (9-2) picked up the win in relief, striking out all four batters he faced.
Royals reliever Jacob Barnes (1-4) allowed three runs on one hit and two walks in two-thirds of an inning.