Austin Riley was mocked online for his less-than-graceful slide into home against the Cardinals on Monday, even though it set the stage for the Braves' victory.

Long Reach’s RJ Samuels’ three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth brought an early end to Tuesday’s game against Howard.

He easily swiped third on a 2-2 pitch to teammate Carlos Peguero but overshot the bag on his slide. From there ... from the third baseman towards home plate. Then as he was facing certain demise ...