The Braves gained their fifth straight victory last night against the Padres with a 5-2 victory at Turner Field where they have recently enjoyed success. The Braves have won the last 12 of 14 at home and lost the last 11 of 15 on the road. Last night, starter and veteran pitcher Tim Hudson lasted seven innings. Hudson gave up only six hits and two runs with three walks and three strikeouts while improving to 5-2 for the season. The change in the lineup of adding pinch hitter and first baseman Greg Norton paid off the for Atlanta as it was his RBI single in the seventh with the bases loaded that sparked a three-run inning. The Braves play again home this afternoon to wrap up the series against the Padres. The other addition to the Braves lineup, Jo-Jo Reyes, will take the mound and look to continue the momentum at home for the Braves.
