Watch: Braves’ Markakis on pace for a monster season

The Braves’ Nick Markakis hit a 3-run homer in the third inning against Tampa Bay Wednesday night.

The 34-year-old also had an infield single. He’s having a big season at the plate.

Watch the video above to see his stats, see how they project over a full season, and how they would compare to the best seasons of his long major-league career.

Markakis and the Braves play at the Marlins Thursday.

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