"After hitting three home runs in seven games on this homestand, Braves veteran Chipper Jones found himself back in a familiar spot Saturday night - the third hole.

Jones had hit sixth in the four games before that since Brian McCann returned to the lineup from his oblique injury. Jones hadn't hit sixth since 1997 and then, it was only for two games. From the sounds of it, though, he ought not get too comfortable in his old spot.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Jones was there Saturday because he gave McCann a day of rest after catching six straight games and because the Braves were facing the left-hander Wade Miley.

"He's such a pro I don't think that bothers him," Gonzalez said of where he hits Jones in the order. "Six or seven. You get a really good matchup maybe hit him fifth behind Danny (Uggla). You can go so many different ways with it."

Jones doesn't care so much about where he's hitting in the lineup as what those homers mean about how he's feeling physically."