The Atlanta Braves lost their fourth consecutive game on Thursday, losing to the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 4-1.
Atlanta Braves’ starting pitcherShelby Milleris win-less in his past 13 starts, unable to receive any run support from his offense. Miller pitched 6.0 innings, giving up 4 earned runs on 11 hits, while walking 1 and striking out 4. His ERA increased to 2.44.
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The Atlanta Braves got out to an early 1-0 lead off the bat of catcherA.J. Pierzynski, who singled homeNick Markakisin the 3rd for the lone Braves run of the evening. The lack of run support for Shelby Miller over the past two months is criminal on the part of the Braves offense.
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The Philadelphia Phillies claimed the lead in the 4th inning when catcherCarlos Ruizsingled in the first two runs of the game for the Phils, scoringOdubel HerreraandFreddy Galvis, making the score 2-1. The Phillies would increase their lead in the 5th inning when Atlanta Braves killerRyan Howardsingled home second basemanCesar Hernandez, stretching the lead to 3-1. The final Phillies run of the evening occurred in the 6th inning when right-fielderDomonic Brownhit his first home-run of the year off of Shelby Miller, finalizing the score at 4-1.
This was the Atlanta Braves fourth consecutive loss and seventh loss in their last eight games. WithJohn Hartand the Braves’ front-office tinkering with the composition of the roster at this point in the season, one has to believe that the constant fear of being traded and the departure of key players is affecting the team’s psyche. Just yesterday, the Atlanta Braves sent pitchersAlex Wood,Jim Johnson, andLuis Avilanto the Los Angeles Dodgers and last week third-basemanJuan Uribeand infielder/outfielderKelly Johnsonwere traded to the rival New York Mets.
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If the front-office expects the team to remain competitive, but is trading away key players, it will affect the confidence and play of the club. It is clear that the Atlanta Braves at this current time have jettisoned their postseason aspirations for 2015, and are playing like a club looking forward to next year.The Braves and their fans will have their first glimpse of third-basemanHector Oliverawhen he returns from the Disabled List at some point in the next 10 days, perhaps renewing hope that the Braves can field a competitive team next season.
The Atlanta Braves continue their four game series with the Philadelphia Phillies tomorrow night at Citizens Bank Park asWilliams Perezmakes his return from the Disabled List.
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