The offense was almost comatose again as the Braves only managed two runs on seven hits. Jason Heyward did hit a solo home run and new comer B.J. Upton had two hits along with Jordan Schafer. Both had a double and a single, while Schafer scored the Braves' second run on a Tyler Pastornicky single. Back up shortstop Ramiro Pena also had a double in the game. Other starters Justin Upton, Juan Francisco and Gerald Laird all went hit less for their second games of the spring.
For the third consecutive game, a Braves' starter had a strong appearance. Today it was Julio Teheran that pitched two scoreless innings while striking out two and walking one. He is in competition for the fifth spot in the starting rotation with lefty Sean Gilmartin. Gilmartin also had a terrific outing, he pitched two scoreless innings and struck out two while giving up one hit. Jonny Venters had a first rough outing of the spring and suffered the loss, he is 0-1. He gave up two runs and three hits, including a home run to Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes. David Carpenter, who is trying to win a spot in the Braves' bullpen, didn't help his slim chances today, as he pitched two-thirds of an inning and gave up five runs on four hits.
The Braves are now 0-3 on the spring. They will play again tomorrow against the Miami Marlins at 1 p.m. Kris Medlen will start and make his first appearance of the spring.
Jason Heyward steps on home plate after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning on Sunday. The Braves lost to the Pirates 9-2.
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