The Atlanta Braves difficult stretch continued on Friday night, as the club lost their 10th consecutive game and their 17th out of their last 18, falling to the Washington Nationals by a final score of 5-2.
This game was as close to a win as the Atlanta Braves have had in a long-time.Julio Teheranset the tone early, as the Atlanta Braves right-hander pitched a spectacular game on Friday. Going into the game with a 6.32 ERA on the road this season, Teheran turned a brilliant performance, going 6.0 innings while allowing 1 earned run off of 4 walks and 4 hits. Teheran would strike out 5 Nationals. Teheran was electric, and his emotion showed all game, pumping his team up and seemingly try to will them to victory.
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The Nationals would draw first blood in Friday’s game, as noted Braves’ haterBryce Harperwould give the Nationals a 1-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves with a first-inning solo home-run. Harper’s home-run be the only run that Teheran would surrender in this contest.
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The Atlanta Braves tied the game at 1 asNick Markakisscored off of an infield single off the bat ofA.J. Pierzynski. The tie between the two innings would go on until the top of the 8th inning.
In the 8th,Freddie Freemanled off the inning with a leadoff double off ofDrew Storen.Nick Swisher, pinch hitting forAdonis Garcia(who before this game was 1-25 this season with RISP), hit a single through the right-side of the infield, scoring Freeman to give the Braves a 2-1 lead.
The Nationals would threaten in the 8th, as Bryce Harper drew a leadoff walk fromArodys Vizcaino. After striking outRyan Zimmerman, Vizcaino induced a lineout off the bat ofClint Robinson, which turned into a double play after Freeman was able to catch the ball and tag the first-base bag.
Aug 12, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Nick Swisher (23) reacts after he strikes out during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Atlanta Braves would threaten in the top of the 9th inning, asMichael Bournled off the inning with a single off ofJonathan Papelbon.Pedro Ciriacowould then reach base off an infield bunt single, putting 2 men on with nobody out. The Atlanta Braves would be unable to add to their lead as Nick Markakis,Cameron Maybinand Freddie Freeman all recorded outs.
The Atlanta Braves were on the cusp of breaking the 9-game winning streak in the bottom of the 9th inning as Arodys Vizcaino came on for his second inning of work. In his last 17 games, Vizcaino has only allowed 9 hits and 7 walks, not allowing an earned run and striking out 17. Alas, his scoreless streak and the Braves lead would come to an end, as a leadoff double byYunel Escobarwould turn into a run after a two hit single byMatt den Dekkertied the game at 2-2.Peter Moylanrelieved Vizcaino, and induced a ground-out off the bat ofAnthony Rendon, ending the Nationals threat.
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In the 10th, Bryce Harper led off with a single off ofMatt Marksberryand Ryan Zimmerman followed with another single up the middle off of Brandon Cunniff, putting 2 men on with nobody out.Michael Taylorwould then hit a 3-run homer to deep center field, walking off and giving the Nats a 5-2 victory.
The Atlanta Braves fought tonight harder than they have over the past three-weeks. It was heartbreaking to watch this team be so close to victory with 2-outs in the 9th, only to lose in extra innings.
The Atlanta Braves will try again to end their losing streak as they continue their series with the Washington Nationals tomorrow.Shelby Millerwill try to end his 19 game winless streak againstGio Gonzalez. First pitch is set of 7:05 PM.
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