MILWAUKEE, May 29 (UPI) -- Prince Fielder smashed a two-run homer Tuesday, driving the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
The Braves not only lost the game but also pitcher John Smoltz to a shoulder injury. Smoltz, the 1996 National League Cy Young Award winner, removed himself from the game because of a twinge in his right shoulder while warming up for the fourth inning.
Fielder, who has an NL-leading 17 homers, helped the Brewers snap a six-game losing streak. He finished with three hits.
Ben Sheets (5-3) allowed 11 hits and three runs over six innings to get the win.
Willie Harris had three hits, including a two-run homer, for the Braves, who fell five games behind the Mets for first place in the NL East. Andruw Jones and Jeff Francoeur each had three hits for Atlanta, which has lost four of its last five games.
