Historic Heartbreak At Home: Atlanta Braves Knocked Out Of Playoffs

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz stands Wednesday in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 5 of their National League Division Series game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta. The Cardinals scored 10 runs their first time up and dealt Atlanta another playoff heartbreak, routing the Braves 13-1.

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The St. Louis Cardinals turned the diamond into a giant pinball machine, dinging hits all over SunTrust Park.

By the time the Atlanta Braves finally got the third out, it was the most productive first inning in postseason history.

The Cardinals scored 10 runs their first time up and dealt Atlanta another playoff heartbreak, routing the Braves 13-1 in decisive Game 5 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday.