Polanco powers Pirates by Braves 8-2 (Yahoo Sports)

Gregory Polanco homered and tripled, John Jaso collected three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday night. Polanco hit a two-run shot to left-center in the second off Mike Foltynewicz (1-2) and finished 2 for 4. Staked to an early lead, Jeff Locke didn't let it go to waste.