"Brian McCann hit his 100th homer, and Braves pitcher Kris Medlen further solidified his case for a spot in the starting rotation, but Friday night was all about what happened at the end.

Billy Wagner's 400th save.

The 38-year-old closer struck out all three Detroit batters in the ninth inning of a 3-1 Braves win at Turner Field to become the fifth pitcher in history with 400 career saves.

"I don't think you draw it up quite like that -- I mean that's a fantasy-type situation," Wagner said of striking out the side. "But I had 'em swinging at some high pitches so, you know, you take it. Because it doesn't happen very often."

Medlen pitched 6 2/3 strong innings for the win, McCann's fourth-inning homer put the Braves ahead 2-1, and Brooks Conrad added a pinch-hit homer in the eighth. All helped set the stage for Wagner.

After entering to the familiar strains of Metallica's "Enter Sandman," the left-hander mowed down the side to finish off the Braves' 15th win in their past 16 home games and keep them a half-game ahead of the New York Mets atop the National League East standings.

"For me that was the coolest part of the night," McCann said. "I'm going to be able to tell my kids I caught Billy Wagner's 400th save. That's something I'll have in the memory bank for the rest of my life.""