Braves vs. Astros: McCann Hits Grand Slam

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Braves vs. Astros: McCann Hits Grand Slam

Photos from Braves-Astros, August 11, 2010.

Atlanta starter Tommy Hanson took the hill against the Astros August 11, 2010, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

The Astros sent Wandy Rodriguez to the mound to face Hanson and the Braves.

First baseman Troy Glaus (25) of the Atlanta Braves pulls in a ground ball and makes the unassisted out against Houston's Michael Bourn in first inning action.

Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) has a meeting on the mound with starter Tommy Hanson (center) and catcher David Ross (right).

Catcher David Ross (8) of the Atlanta Braves looks to the bench for signs.

Braves manager Bobby Cox argues a call with third base umpire Fieldin Culbreth in the fourth.

Houston's Michael Bourn (21) steals third base as Atlanta Braves third baseman Brooks Conrad (left) makes the late tag during the fourth.

Braves starter Tommy Hanson delivers a pitch to the Astros' Jeff Keppinger.

Braves right fielder Melky Cabrera catches a fly ball hit by Houston's Hunter Pence during the sixth.

Houston's Hunter Pence (9) hits singles in teammate Michael Bourn from third base in front of Braves catcher David Ross (8) during the fourth inning.

Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson (48) hits an RBI single to score teammate Brooks Conrad as Astros catcher Jason Castro watches in the fifth.

Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (left) watches from the dugout during the eighth. Jones left Tuesday's game with a knee injury.

Brian McCann follows through on his grand slam in the 10th.

Atlanta's Brian McCann (center) is congratulated by teammates Alex Gonzalez (2) and Omar Infante (4) after hitting a grand slam during the 10th inning, putting the Braves up 8-2.

Reliever Takashi Saito (40) reacts after right fielder Melky Cabrera caught a fly ball hit by Houston's Jeff Keppinger to end the game in the 10th, giving Atlanta the 8-2 win.

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Atlanta starter Tommy Hanson took the hill against the Astros August 11, 2010, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

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