Braves hammer 19 hits, rout Phillies 13-4

Atlanta Braves’ Andrelton Simmons points to sky at home plate after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Saturday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark.

Braves Phillies Baseb Hoop 1 — Atlanta Braves’ Andrelton Simmons points to sky at home plate after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Saturday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark.

PHILADELPHIA — Tim Hudson won't go through many winless droughts if he is backed by the kind of run support his Atlanta Braves teammates gave him on Saturday night. Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer to lead the Braves' offense that scored in all but two innings, Hudson pitched seven strong innings, and Atlanta set season highs for runs and hits in a 13-4 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies. Andrelton Simmons and Dan Uggla also homered for Atlanta, which amassed 19 hits while snapping a three-game skid.

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