Atlanta Braves Morning Chop: Boxes, PEDs, Footballers Drafted

Jun 10, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder

(26) and center fielder

(25) and right fielder

(22) celebrate their win over the San Diego Padres at Turner Field. The Braves won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Two out of three thus far vs. the Padres, with one more remaining day-game tilt today.

Last night was a relief – a 4-1 game that seems to be under reasonable control throughout, as Williams Perez went virtually unchallenged, and the bullpen – yes, the Atlanta Braves bullpen – came through with two nearly uneventful innings (1 hit, NO walks!).

I don’t know if that constitutes some light at the end of this tunnel, but we’ll certainly take it as we wrap around the rotation and bring Julio Teheran to the mound starting at 12:10 Eastern time this afternoon.

Here’s box from last night’s win, which once again brings the Braves to within 2 games of the lead in the NL’s Bluster Division: