ATLANTA -- Ian Desmond's game-breaking third-inning triple and Charlie Blackmon's Braves-breaking two-run triple in the sixth -- key hits in the Rockies' 11-5 victory over the Braves at SunTrust Park on Friday night -- were efficient in leading the way for Colorado.
Both players had been struggling. Desmond stepped to the plate in a 3-for-32 rut. Blackmon was in a 7-for-35 rut with 10 strikeouts, including two earlier Friday. Yet, there was a no-big-deal feel.
Desmond pointed into the dugout but barely smiled after his line drive to the left-center gap off Braves starter Sean Newcomb (10-6).