SPORTSTICKER NL RECAP ATLANTA (Ticker) -- The Chicago Cubs used the long ball to match a season-high five-game winning streak, getting a grand slam from Gary Gaetti and two-run shots by Henry Rodriguez and Jeff Blauser for an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Rookie Bruce Chen, called up to replace the injured John Smoltz in the rotation, issued an intentional walk to Sammy Sosa in the first inning before Gaetti launched a 2-1 pitch for his fourth homer of the season and 10th career grand slam. "It was a changeup. I haven't hit real well here or at the old stadium," said Gaetti, who entered with a .180 batting average and six RBI in 83 career at-bats against the Braves. "It's surprising because they don't have very good pitching. I don't think a lot of guys have a real good batting average against the Atlanta Braves." The Braves battled back to tie it in the seventh, but the Cubs scored four times in the ninth. Rookie Kevin McGlinchy walked pinch-hitter Tyler Houston and Rodriguez drilled a full count pitch inside the right-field foul pole for his sixth home run and second game-winning blast in three games. "In that kind of situation, when you know the ball is out of the park, emotion takes over," Rodriguez said. "It was something you have to enjoy." Benito Santitago grounded out but Mickey Morandini singled, prompting Braves manager Bobby Cox to bring in Justin Speier from the bullpen. Blauser victimized his former team with his first home run of the season. "The fact that it was hit against the Braves is nice but it's just about as nice as if it came against anybody else," Blauser said. "More than anything, the two runs were a nice cushion. The fact that the family was here was more fun than anything." Terry Adams (1-1) pitched two scoreless innings for the victory. The Cubs, who acquired closer Rick Aguilera from Minnesota earlier in the day, have won the first five games on a seven-game road trip, winning five straight away from Wrigley Field for the first time since August 20-24, 1992. "It was very gratifying tonight to see Gaetti and Blauser have big nights," Cubs manager Jim Riggleman said. "They are class people you want good things for. They have a totally unselfish attitude." Atlanta has lost two straight following a four-game winning streak. The Braves answered quickly in their half of the first against rookie Kyle Farnsworth on Brian Jordan's 11th homer, a two-run shot. Walt Weiss opened the bottom of the third with a walk and scored on Chipper Jones' double into the left-center field gap, drawing Atlanta within 4-3. Weiss got the Braves started again with a leadoff single in the seventh against Ray King, who was making his major league debut. Bret Boone walked but King induced Jones to hit into a double play with Weiss erased at third. Scott Sanders relieved and struck out Jordan but a wild pitch allowed him to reach. Javy Lopez followed with a double that scored Boone but Jordan was nailed at the plate, although he appeared safe. "It does (make a difference). You get the lead, put the closer in the game to close it out," Jordan said. "Things happen. I wa pretty (ticked) off." Farnsworth, an Atlanta native, allowed three runs and five hits over six innings. He walked four and struck out three. "The adrenaline was the same as it always has been except it was in front of the home crowd," Farnsworth said. "If I got too anxious I would have gotten out of control. I took it like it was another game. It's amazing, I never thought I would be here pitching against the Braves at home. It's a big thrill for me." "He battled, made a mistake here and there," Riggleman said. "Overall, he was very good again. He gave the team a chance to win the game." Chen lasted six innings in his first start of the season, giving up four runs and five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. "One pitch left high, bases loaded too. But after that I got confident," Chen said. "Then we got some more runs. I'm glad I was able to keep us in the game." Chicago has homered in 11 straight games, hitting 20 during that span. -=-=- 