Braves host Royals in series finale

Atlanta Braves

Braves host Royals in series finale

The Braves hosted the Kansas City Royals Sunday at Turner Field.

Atlanta Braves (20) Eric Hinske hits a game winning 2 run double to take a 7-5 lead over the Kansas City Royals during 8th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010. The Braves swept the Royals with a 8-5 victory.

Atlanta Braves (25) Troy Glaus slides home scoring on a 2-run double by (20) Eric Hinske as the Braves take a 7-5 lead over the Kansas City Royals during 8th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves (53) Melky Cabrera greets (25) Troy Glaus at home plate as he scores on a 2-run double by (20) Eric Hinske giving the Braves a 7-5 lead over the Kansas City Royals during 8th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Braves closer (13) Billy Wagner pumps his fist as he closes out the Kansas City Royals for the sweep during 9th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Martin Prado is upended by a Royals player but Atlanta swept a series at Turner Field on June 20.

Kansas City Royals pitcher (34) Kyle Davies delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during 1st inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves (25) Troy Glaus slides home past Kansas City Royals catcher (27) Brayan Pena for a 4-0 lead during 1st inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010. Glaus scored on a 2-run double by (4) Omar Infante.

Home plate umpire Dale Scott and Chipper Jones signal the call as Atlanta Braves (25) Troy Glaus slides home past Kansas City Royals catcher (27) Brayan Pena for a 4-0 lead during 1st inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010. Glaus scored on a 2-run double by (4) Omar Infante.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during 1st inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami is pulled from the game against the Kansas City Royals by manager Bobby Cox during 3rd inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami is pulled from the game against the Kansas City Royals by manager Bobby Cox during 3rd inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, 2nd baseman Martin Prado, and the rest of the Braves celebrate a 8-5 victory to sweep the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves (10) Chipper Jomnes ties the game 5-5 with a 1-run double scoring (22) Jason Heyward during 6th inning action against the Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta southern rock band Drivin' N Cryin' sings "God Bless America" as they perform during the 7th inning stretch at Turner Field as the Braves play the Royals in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves (18) Brandon Hicks slides home past Royals catcher (27) Brayan Pena on a hit by (53) Melky Cabrera for a 8-5 Braves lead during 8th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010. The Braves swept the Royals.

Atlanta Braves 2nd baseman (14) Martin Prado makes a diving attempt, just missing a single by Kansas City Royals (17) Chris Getz during 8th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox gives (25) Troy Glaus and (10) Chipper Jones a hand as they score on 2-run double by Omar Infante to take a 4-0 lead over the Royals during 1st inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

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Atlanta Braves (20) Eric Hinske hits a game winning 2 run double to take a 7-5 lead over the Kansas City Royals during 8th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, June 20, 2010. The Braves swept the Royals with a 8-5 victory.

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