Atlanta Braves

Braves shortstop Ramiro Pena homered for the second time in Wedneday's win over Minnesota.

Pena has started just 10 games but is hitting a robust .286/.352/.460 in a reserve role. However, he's unlikely to overtake shortstop of the future Andrelton Simmons for playing time barring an injury.

Braves outfielder Jason Heyward went 2 for 4 in Tuesday's win over Minnesota.

Both hits were singles, but Heyward still managed to score twice and knock in a run. Heyward is hitting just .173 but he has seven hits in six games since returning from the disable list.

Braves outfielder B.J. Upton mashed his fourth home run in Wednesday's win over Minnesota.

The solo home run was his only hit, and Upton remains mired in a season long slump. He's still hitting just .155/.246/.264.

Braves catcher Evan Gattis hit his first career grand slam in Wednesday's win over Minnesota.

The grand slam was his only hit, but that's still a solid day's work. Gattis's average is down to .256 but he's still slugging a mighty .587 behind his 10 home runs.

Braves starter Paul Maholm moved to 6-4 with a win Wednesday over Minnesota.

Maholm allowed just one unearned run over 7 1/3 innings. The Twins managed seven hits and a walk and struck out four times. Maholm continues to thrive in Atlanta; he owns a 3.38 ERA for the season and a 3.45 ERA since joining Atlanta at last season's trade deadline (21 starts).