Chaz Roe took over and got the final out when Orlando Arcia grounded to third and Piña ran into the tag. Davies allowed three runs over seven innings and earned a no decision in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 4-3 loss in 12 innings to Atlanta on Monday night. The Braves said he has a right knee contusion, X-rays were negative and he is day-to-day.
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Milwaukee, meanwhile, will look to snap a three-game losing streak behind right-hander Chase Anderson, who has started to get back on track after a rocky stretch. “That’s what he does”, Snitker said.
The right-hander continued to pitch well but surrendered solo home runs to Nick Markakis and A.J. Pierzynski.
Carter connected on a 1-2 pitch from De La Cruz (0-5) during a four-run third.
The Braves are actually playing pretty good ball right now; they just need to juice their offense a little more.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chase Anderson throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, in Milwaukee.
“It’s nice to get a few runs on the board, ” Carter said. Milwaukee responded with an RBI single by Ryan Braun in the bottom of the inning followed by a long three-run homer off the bat of Chris Carter.
“I had a hard time early when I was here”, Peralta said.
Milwaukee put the tying run in scoring position in the 12th, but Braves closer Jim Johnson struck out Maldonado and got Ramon Flores to ground out to shortstop to end the game. Across 10 starts and a 3-4 record this year, Garza holds a 5.03 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP in 53.2 innings.
Tyler Thornburg worked a ideal ninth for his fourth save of the year and his third since assuming the closer role after Milwaukee traded Jeremy Jeffress and Will Smith at the deadline. Fielder spent his first seven major league seasons in Milwaukee, where he and Counsell were teammates from 2007-2011.
RHP Julio Teheran (right lat strain) is scheduled for a side session Thursday.
Brewers: RHP Junior Guerra was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.
Pierzynski caught his 1,933rd career game, the most among active catchers. RHP Wily Peralta will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs to replace Guerra Tuesday in the rotation. He’s on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. The Astros designated CF Carlos Gomez for assignment Wednesday after trading with the Brewers to get him last July. I know what he’s going through and the pain he’s experiencing.
Braves: RHP Roberto Hernandez (1-0, 5.40 ERA), formerly known as Fausto Carmona, makes his second start since having his contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett on August 6.
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Over his last three starts, Anderson is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA.
