The Atlanta Braves lost to the Texas Rangers, bringing their record to 44-58 in the season. Joey Wentz started and pitched 4 1⁄ 3 innings, giving up four runs while achieving six strikeouts but showing limitations when facing a lineup multiple times. The Rangers scored steadily before a significant collapse due to Rafael Montero's performance in the eighth. Michael Harris hit a solo homer in the seventh inning, the Braves' first run of the game. The series continues with Grant Holmes scheduled to pitch next against Kumar Rocker.
Joey Wentz worked 4 1⁄ 3 innings, giving up four runs (three earned) with six strikeouts. He shows some limitations facing a lineup multiple times.
The Texas Rangers steadily scored in the first, second, fourth, and fifth innings, while the Braves struggled until a solo homer from Michael Harris in the seventh.
Rafael Montero's performance deteriorated in the eighth inning, leading to a significant downfall as the Braves faced the Rangers.
The series continues on Saturday with Grant Holmes starting for the Braves against Kumar Rocker, who has a 5.66 ERA over 12 starts this season.
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