Jones returns with homer as Braves top Astros, 6-4

Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, right, hits a two-run home run as Houston Astros catcher Chris Snyder, left, reaches for the pitch during the third inning on Tuesday in Houston. - photo by David J. Phillip | Associated Press

0411Braves — Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, right, hits a two-run home run as Houston Astros catcher Chris Snyder, left, reaches for the pitch during the third inning on Tuesday in Houston. - photo by David J. Phillip | Associated Press

HOUSTON—Chipper Jones was worried his timing would be off after missing time with a knee injury. The Atlanta Braves' star third baseman quickly realized there was no need for concern. Jones came off the disabled list and began his final season in the majors with a single and a two-run homer to help the Braves get their first win of the season, 6-4 over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

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