The Braves ride a five-run 5th inning, highlighted by Jason Heyward’s first career grand slam, to a 5 – 4 win over the Cubs. Craig Kimbrel ties the major league rookie record for saves, set last season by Neftali Feliz, by notching his 40th. Aramis Ramirez has the first five-hit game of his career in a losing effort.

On August 23, 2011 — The Braves ride a five-run 5th inning, highlighted by Jason Heyward’s first career grand slam, to a 5 – 4 win over the Cubs. Craig Kimbrel ties the major league rookie record for saves, set last season by Neftali Feliz, by notching his 40th. Aramis Ramirez has the first five-hit game of his career in a losing effort.


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