The Braves had nine hits in the game. Brian McCann's three-run homer was the biggest hit of the game though and it put Atlanta in front for good. It was McCann's thirteenth homer of the year. Chris Johnson ended up leading the Braves with three hits and he also had an RBI, Justin Upton added two hits and scored two runs in the game. Andrelton Simmons knocked in the other two runs with a two-run shot for the Braves' first runs of the game, it was his ninth homer of the year. Evan Gattis and Joey Terdoslavich also added a hit apiece in the game.
Tim Hudson pitched seven and a third innings to win his third game of July and improve his record to 7-7 on the year. He gave up four runs on eight hits and struck out four men in the game. Luis Avilan and Jordan Walden combined to get the final two outs of the eighth inning. Craig Kimbrel then came on in the ninth and struck out three batters to record his 27th save of the year.
The Braves are now 55-41 on the year and they will continue their series with the White Sox tomorrow afternoon at 4:05 p.m. Paul Maholm (9-8) will look for his team-leading tenth victory of the year as he takes on Jake Peavy (6-4) of the White Sox, who returns from an injury.
Brian McCann hits a three-run homer to put the Braves ahead for good in their 6-4 victory on Friday night over the White Sox.
Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press
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