The Atlanta Braves suffered their fifth consecutive defeat on Friday afternoon, this time at the hands of the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their four game set by a final score of 5-3.
Atlanta Braves starterShelby Miller‘s unfortunate winless streak continues, as the Braves were unable to hold onto an early lead to give Miller a win. Shelby Miller has not won a game since May 17th.
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There was hope that Friday’s contest might reverse a recent trend of offensive incompentence on the part of the Atlanta Braves, asFreddie Freemanstaked Shelby Miller to an early lead by grounding into a fielder’s choice, scoring leadoff hitterNick Markakisand giving the Braves a 1-0 lead.
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The Cubs would answer in the bottom of the first inning. After striking outDexter FowlerandKyle Schwarberto begin the frame, Shelby Miller surrendered a solo home-run to notorious Braves’ haterChris Coghlan, knotting the score at 1-1.
In this roller-coaster of a contest, the Atlanta Braves would respond in the top of the 4th inning, as Nick Markakis continued his hot hitting from the leadoff spot, scoringAndrelton SimmonsandPedro Ciriacoto give Shelby Miller an incredibly rare 2 run lead, making the score 3-1. The Braves’ would not score again.
In the bottom of the 5th inning, Shelby Miller got into trouble, allowing Cubs’ catcherMiguel Monteroto score off of a fielders choice, making the score 3-2. Then in the bottom of the 6th, Cubs’ wunderkindKris Bryantdoubled homeAnthony Rizzo, tying the score at 3-3. The score wouldn’t remain square for long, as Miguel Montero doubled to right-field, bringing home Bryant to give the Cubs a 4-3 lead. The Cubs would again score in the bottom of the 7th, as Anthony Rizzo would drive home rookieAddison Russell, making the score a decisive 5-3 victory forJoe Maddon‘s club.
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Shelby Miller went 6.1 innings while allowing an uncharacteristic 5 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits, while walking 4 and striking out 8. The Atlanta Braves bullpen had another good showing on Friday, going 2.2 innings while not allowing a run. Miller had run support today, but the Cubs were able to capitalize on the the ace’s mistakes. At least in this game the Atlanta Braves offense provided Miller with some run support.
The Braves will try to get back in the win column tomorrow asWilliams Perezgets the call for Atlanta. First pitch is set for 4:05 PM.
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