Braves allow 2 homers, 6 RBIs to pitcher

[braves guru]

It was a spectacular homecoming for Georgia native Micah Owings, who conducted a power-hitting clinic with four hits, six RBIs and two mammoth home runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks pummel the Braves 12-6 at Turner Field. Oh, by the way: He's a rookie pitcher who did all that slugging while limiting Atlanta hitters to three hits — all homers — and three runs in seven innings The Ruthian performance in his first game against Atlanta sent the Braves to their third consecutive loss and propelled Arizona to its 21st win in 26 games.

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