Philadelphia led 3-0 lead before Atlanta scored nine times in the top of the fourth.

Chris Coste had three hits and three RBI, Ryan Howard knocked in two runs with a fifth-inning single, and Chase Utley and Pat Burrell had one RBI apiece for Philadelphia. Both Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins had two hits for the Phillies, who stopped a three-game losing streak with their ninth win in 11 games against Atlanta this season.

The winner was Adam Eaton (4-8).

Brad Lidge earned his 23rd save.

Atlanta's Mark Teixeira had two hits, including a three-run homer. Mark Kotsay had two hits and one RBI.

Gregor Blanco and Jeff Francoeur had one RBI each and one run scored on Cole Hamels' fourth-inning throwing error. The Braves fell to 3-2 on their six-game road trip.

The losing pitcher was Blaine Boyer (2-6).