Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer to right field Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, putting the Braves up by five in the third inning.

Markakis’ homer, his sixth of the season, scored Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña.

The Braves went on to win Wednesday’s game, 5-2.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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