Braves snap 8-game losing streak

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Braves snap 8-game losing streak

Photos: Home runs by Michael Bourn and Dan Uggla stake Randall Delgado to a big early lead, and the Braves hang on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel reacts to closing out the St. Louis Cardinals in the 9th inning.

Dan Uggla, who had a three run homerun, swaps high-fives with teammates after a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

Craig Kimbrel reacts to closing out the St. Louis Cardinals in the 9th inning on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

Martin Prado and Michael Bourn greet Dan Uggla, right, at homeplate on his 3-run homerun against the St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

Brian McCann and Michael Bourn celebrate a 5-4 victory over the Cardinals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel and catcher Brian McCann embrace after closing out the St. Louis Cardinals in the 9th inning to hold on to a 5-4 lead at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

St. Louis Cardinals Matt Holliday scores past Atlanta Braves Brian McCann on a RBI single by Yadier Molina during 7th inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

World heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield breaks into laughter while taking in the Braves game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

Braves shortstop Tyler Pastornicky flips the ball to Dan Uggla on a fielders choice attempting to turn a double play during 2nd inning action against the St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

Dan Uggla attempts to turn a double play over St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina on a fielders choice during 2nd inning action at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Molina was out at second, but Tyler Greene was safe at first.

Dan Uggla (right) gets a hug from Freddie Freeman in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run.

St. Louis Cardinals' Jake Westbrook pitches during the first inning.

St Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook reacts to giving up a 3-run homer to Atlanta Braves Dan Uggla as Uggla rounds third base.

Dan Uggla hits a three run homer for a 4-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Turner on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

Randall Delgado, making his 10th start of the season.

Braves right-handed pitcher Randall Delgado, making his 10th start of the season and the 17th start of his career, delivers a pitch in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field.

Michael Bourn slides into second base reaching safely on a single by Martin Prado during the third inning.

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Braves closer Craig Kimbrel reacts to closing out the St. Louis Cardinals in the 9th inning.

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