Braves Highlight: Nick Markakis hits solo homer against Reds

In the fourth inning of Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis hit his second home run of the season.

Markakis’ solo homer to left center gave the Braves an early 2-0 lead before they went on to lose Monday’s game, 10-4.

The Braves and Reds play the second of four games at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park Tuesday at 6:40 p.m.

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