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Braves Beat the Brewers and Flame Thrower Jacob Misiorowski 3-2
On Friday, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 at Truist Park, with Mauricio Dubon's two-run single in the sixth inning providing the deciding runs and snapping Milwaukee's 12-game winning streak in series openers.
Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski lost for the first time since May 13, despite pitching six innings with seven strikeouts and allowing multiple runs for the first time since April 25.
Braves starting pitcher Martin Perez earned his fourth consecutive victory, allowing one run over six innings, while Mike Yastrzemski extended the lead with a solo home run—his fourth of the season—in the seventh inning.
In the ninth inning, Braves right fielder Eli White threw out Jackson Chourio at home plate, and closer Raisel Iglesias struck out William Contreras to secure his 15th save of the season.
Milwaukee LHP Kyle Harrison opposes Atlanta LHP Chris Sale on Saturday at 3:10 p.m. in the second game of the three-game series between the National League division leaders.