Braves Report

The Braves finally put an end to another losing streak that they were on and prevented themselves from being swept on Wednesday night. Oddly enough, it wasn’t the offense that overcame its adversaries, but the Nationals’ bullpen doing itself in.

Jair Jurrjens started the game and had a very strong performance: 7 and 2/3rds innings, 6 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts.

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Gonzalez relieved him, struck out the only batter he saw, and would later be credited with the win. Soriano came in to save the game, which he did, flawlessly, while striking out two.

The offense wasn’t too productive with hitting, as they did not plate a single run by the power of the bat. What made the difference, however, was their patience. Kelly Johnson walked with the bases loaded to push across the only run on the night. Three Braves walked in a row, which is almost unheard of from this team. Very good. Other news coming from the offense was from Francoeur, who had two hits and raised his batting average to .317. Johnson, McCann, Diaz, and Kotchman also all had one.

Braves win, 1 – 0.

Next game: Friday @ Reds.

7:10 PM EST. Vazquez vs. Volquez. Too many V’s.