Braves rally late to avoid sweep in St. Louis

Atlanta Braves

Braves rally late to avoid sweep in St. Louis

The Atlanta Braves scored the winning run on a wild pitch to give them a wild, sweep-averting 6-5 victory Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Atlanta Braves' Ryan Doumit, left, scores on a wild pitch by St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Martinez, right, as Martinez covers home during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves' Ryan Doumit, left, scores on a wild pitch by St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Martinez, right, as Martinez covers home during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves, from left to right, Andrelton Simmons, Jason Heyward, Justin Upton and Jordan Schafer celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman, right, is congratulated by third base coach Doug Dascenzo while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton rounds third and heads for home after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. The Braves won 6-5. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, is congratulated by manager Fredi Gonzalez after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. The Braves won 6-5. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Jaime Garcia tries to advance from second to third as Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons fields Cardinals' Kolten Wong's double play ball in the fourth inning action of a baseball game Sunday, May 17, 2014, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (AP Photo/The Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, left, steps over a cable as umpires Chris Guccione and Eric Cooper, right, review a call during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, left, steps over a cable as umpires Chris Guccione and Eric Cooper, right, review a call during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Gavin Floyd throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Gavin Floyd throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Gavin Floyd throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons watches a ground ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chris Johnson takes up his position during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton cannot catch a ball hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman watches his two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton is congratulated by teammate after scoring on a single by Freddie Freeman during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Alex Wood throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Jordan Schafer looks for a ball after losing it in the sun as it drops in for a double by St. Louis Cardinals' Jhonny Peralta during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. The Cardinals' Yadier Molina scored on the play. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong, right, is out at second as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ramiro Pena turns the double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Atlanta Braves' Ryan Doumit, left, scores on a wild pitch by St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Martinez, right, as Martinez covers home during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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