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VIDEO: Watch Matt Kemps’ two-run home run against the Rangers
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 25: Left fielder Matt Kemp #27 of the Atlanta Braves gestures after hitting a home run in the first inning during the game against the Colorado Rockies at SunTrust Park on August 25, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
Left fielder Matt Kemp started the Atlanta Braves' doubleheader against the Texas Rangers with a bang.
With two outs in the bottom of the first inning, Kemp hit a two-run home run to deep left field, scoring Freddie Freeman.
Kemp’s home run— his 17th of the season— put the Braves up, 2-1.
FEELING FRISKY! A 2-out, 2-run DINGER for Matt Kemp - his 17th of the season. #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/21Z5PK1BDh
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) September 6, 2017
The Braves and Rangers were rained out on Tuesday night, creating the double header on Wednesday.
The Braves and Rangers play the second of Wednesday’s two games at 7:35 p.m. from SunTrust Park.
