Braves Tomahawk Correia, Phillies

The host Atlanta Braves used the occasion of the 4th of July to set off some fireworks of their own on the field, exploding for four first-inning runs and then rocketing to a 9-5 victory over the Phillies.

Phils’ starter Kevin Correia was tomahawked by the Braves to the tune of 9 earned runs on 10 hits and 2 walks in just 3.1 innings. Correia (0-3) remains winless since signing with the club at the beginning of June. Over 5 starts, the 34-year old has yet to reach the 6th inning, and this one was his worst outing of them all.

By the time Correia recorded an out in the bottom of the 1st, the hosts had recorded their four runs. In all, Atlanta ripped him for five singles, a double, and a walk.…