By Jeremy Kahn

After a heartbreaking loss in the opener of the three-game series against the Atlanta Braves, the San Francisco Giants pulled off a comeback of their own.

Hunter Pence hit a three-run home run in the top of the eighth inning, as the Giants rallied from a 3-2 deficit to defeat the Braves 8-3 at Turner Field.

Jake Peavy pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run and five hits, walking just one and striking out a season-high eight.

Peavy threw a season-high 106 pitches, and since returning to the rotation six starts ago, Peavy has a 2.63 earned run average.

Matt Duffy picked up four hits on the night, including the game-tying double that scored Gregor Blanco, who doubled to leadoff the inning. After a intentional walk to Buster Posey, ape ce launched a three-run home run.

Jeremy Affeldt won for the first time this season, as the Giants are now 12-4 since the All-Star break and are a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs for the second wild card spot in the National League.