VIDEO: Nick Markakis hits 3-run homer in Braves’ win over Rays

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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