The Braves had nine hits in the game but could only manage the two runs. Freddie Freeman had three hits, including his 21st homer of the year, to lead the Braves. Chris Johnson and Justin Upton added two hits apiece, Johnson also drove in the Braves other run. Elliot Johnson and Andrelton Simmons had the Braves' other two hits in the victory.
Medlen won a game for the eighth time in his past nine starts to improve his record to 14-12 on the season. He pitched seven and a third innings and gave up no runs on four hits while striking out five batters. David Carpenter came on to get the final two outs of the eighth before Craig Kimbrel entered the game in the ninth. Kimbrel gave up a home run to Chase Headley before settling down and getting the final three outs to record his 47th save of the year and to close out the Braves' win.
The Braves are now 89-59 on the season and they will finish off their series with the Padres tomorrow afternoon at 1:35 p.m. Julio Teheran (12-7) will take the mound in the finale against Padres' rookie Burch Smith (0-1).
Freddie Freeman is congratulated by teammates after hitting his 21st home run in the Braves' 2-1 win on Saturday night.
Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press
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