It’s not 13 in a row, but the National League has finally put together a little streak of it’s own: two straight All Star Game victories. A game that the American League once dominated for nearly a decade and a half may see some changing tides, and some of that is thanks to a few Atlanta hurlers.
Though Braves ace Jair Jurrjens did not get the start, he did come in and get five outs while giving up one hit and striking out one. Craig Kimbrel and Jonny Venters followed, pitching a combined hitless one inning with a strike out and a walk. Kimbrel was credited with the Hold.
Brian McCann got the starting nod at catcher, and despite catching four innings he was replaced just before the string of Atlanta pitchers entered the game. McCann seemed to be quite content with his role though, “No disappointment at all. I got to catch Clff Lee and Roy Halladay […] It was almost better to be in the dugout, because I never get that perspective, listening to what guys are saying about them. I’m proud that everyone came in and put up zeroes.” McCann was not able to get on base in his two at-bats.
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