Teixeira, who finished with three RBI, broke a 6-6 tie with a drive that hit the top of the wall in left-center field, scoring Gregor Blanco.

Atlanta's Chipper Jones reached base seven times with three hits and four walks, driving in two runs and scoring three.

Royce Ring (2-1) pitched a scoreless 17th for the win.

Ty Wigginton walloped a grand slam home run for Houston.

Tim Byrdak, (2-1), victim of the Braves' winning rally, took the loss.