Heyward homers to lead Braves to 12-4 rout of Tigs (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

8 March 2010, 1:03 pm

Jason Heyward homered during a five-run first inning Monday and the Atlanta Braves went on to a 12-4 exhibition victory over the Detroit Tigers. The 20-year-old outfielder, considered one of the top prospects in baseball, blasted a 3-2 pitch by Detroit's Max Scherzer an estimated 450 feet to drive in the first two runs of the game.... Read More »

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