Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Heyward Saves the Day in Win

The Braves didn't do anything through the first eight innings in Monday nights game against the New York Mets. But in the ninth inning all the action occurred as Atlanta won 2-1.
The Braves had six hits in the game against the Mets. None were bigger than Reed Johnson's pinch-hit single in the top of the ninth that put the Braves ahead for good. Chirs Johnson also drove in a run with an RBI ground out in the top of the ninth. Evan Gattis led the Braves with two hits, Freddie Freeman, Brian McCann and Andrelton Simmons all had a hit apiece in the game too.
Julio Teheran had a great start as he pitched six innings and gave up only a run on four hits. He also struck out six batters but he didn't factor into the decision thanks to no help from the offense. Luis Avilan pitched a perfect seventh inning and Jordan Walden pitched a perfect eighth inning to pick up the victory and move to 4-1 on the year. Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth and struck out two in picking up his 28th save. He wouldn't have gotten that save though if Jason Heyward hadn't of made a spectacular catch to end the game, it arguably could be the best catch of the year by a Brave.
Atlanta is now 56-43 on the year and they will continue their series tomorrow evening with the Mets at 7:10 p.m. Kris Medlen (6-9) will try to pitch good enough to keep his spot in the starting rotation while Carlos Torres (0-1) will start for the Mets.
Heyward saves Braves win with diving catch in 9th 
Jason Heyward holds up his glove as Reed Johnson celebrates in the background after Heyward made a spectacular catch to end the game against the Mets on Monday.
Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press

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