The Atlanta Braves beat the red-hot Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Turner Field thanks to a solid outing byJulio Teheran, holding the D-backs at bayby a score of 3-2.
Julio Teheran pitched 6 strong innings, allowing only 1 earned run on 3 hits in 6.0 innings pitched. This continues a recent trend of good performances for Teheran, who has struggled for most of the season with a 4.44 ERA after tonight’s game.
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The Atlanta Braves claimed an early lead on Friday night, asJace Petersonstroked a triple to right field in the bottom of the 3rd inning, scoringAndrelton Simmonsand giving the Braves a 1-0. The Atlanta Braves weren’t done in the bottom of the 3rd, asCameron Maybintripled to deep right the very next at bat, scoring Jace Peterson and giving Atlanta a 2-0. It’s very rare that you see not only one triple on a given night, but even more rare that the Braves hit consecutive triples in this contest.
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Cameron Maybin continued his good play tonight by singling home Andrelton Simmons in the bottom of the 5th inning, making the score 3-0 in favor of the Atlanta Braves. Maybin had two hits and two RBI’s in Friday’s contest.
The streaking Diamondbacks would not go quietly, however, as the ever dangerousPaul Goldschmidtput the Snakes on the board in the top of the 6th inning, doubling homeEnder Inciarteand making the score 3-1 Braves. Goldschmidt’s RBI double off of Teheran scored was the only earned run allowed by the Braves starter on Friday.
The D-backs inched closer in the top of the 8th inning, as center-fielderA.J. Pollockbrought home Ender Inciarte to make the score 3-2. The Diamondbacks continued to threaten in the 8th, but Atlanta Braves relieverDavid Aardsmawas bailed out with a 6-4-3 double play to end the frame.
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Arodys Vizcainoearned his 3rd save in as many tries for the Atlanta Braves, securing the 3-2 win for the home team. Vizcaino has pitched excellently since he has become the Braves’ closer, lowering his ERA tonight to 0.57 to go along with a 1.02 WHIP in 15.2 innings pitched. David Aardsma also contributed with 2 innings in relief, allowing only 1 run in the 8th inning.
The Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks are back at tomorrow for Game 2 of the 3-game set, asMike Foltynewiczgets the call for the Bravos. The D-backs will counter withPatrick Corbin. First pitch is set for a 7:10 PM start time.
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