Braves get blanked again in 4-0 loss to Marlins

MIAMI -- Julio Teheran was having another fine outing against the Miami Marlins until the middle innings rolled around.<br /> <br /> Miami got to Teheran for one run in the fifth and three more in the sixth on the way to a 4-0 victory Sunday over the slumping Atlanta Braves, who managed only five hits.<br /> <br /> "I thought the game was right there and the opportunity to get back in it and to go ahead, but we didn't," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said.<br /> <br /> Teheran (13-11) allowed four runs and eight hits in 5 1-3 innings.<br /> <br /> In a tight race for the second NL wild card, the Braves have lost four of five. They were shut out for the fourth time in their last eight games.<br /> <br /> "Teheran just gave up four runs and on most nights he's got a chance to win that game," Gonzalez said.<br /> <br /> Brad Hand (3-6) gave up five hits and struck out three in six sharp innings. Jarrod Saltalamacchia had two RBIs, and Donovan Solano and Marcell Ozuna each drove in a run for the Marlins, who took two of three from Atlanta and won the season series 10-9.<br /> <br /> "We just needed to win a series," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "We've come out strong that first game for whatever reason and to win a series against a great team and a team that we've had really some great battles against all year (is great)."<br /> <br /> Chris Hatcher, Mike Dunn and A.J. Ramos combined to pitch the final three innings for the Marlins.<br /> <br /> "Teheran is a great pitcher," Hand said. "He doesn't give up very many runs, so we got that one and I just wanted to go out there and keep the lead."<br /> <br /> Hand retired his first 11 batters before Freddie Freeman's two-out single in the fourth. He calmly pitched out of jams in the fourth and sixth by retiring Evan Gattis both times.<br /> <br /> "We had second and third there and in a situation (in the sixth) where we had our best hitters up, and (Hand) pitched out of it," Gonzalez said.<br /> <br /> Teheran set down 13 in a row before Garrett Jones doubled in the fifth. Saltalamacchia followed with an RBI single to left field, giving Miami a 1-0 lead.<br /> <br /> "It looked like early that that was going to be a real pitchers' battle. Especially a day game, it looked like there were some tired guys out there," Redmond said.<br /> <br /> But then the Marlins were able to get to Teheran, who entered 4-0 with a 2.31 ERA in seven starts against Miami. He gave up four hits in the sixth, including an RBI single by Solano and an RBI double by Ozuna. The right-hander exited with the Braves trailing 3-0.<br /> <br /> "I think they made adjustments on the way I was pitching today," Teheran said. "I think later on in the game they were right on my fastball."<br /> <br /> Saltalamacchia added a sacrifice fly.<br /> <br /> ANGRY YOUNG MAN<br /> <br /> Teheran slammed down his glove in the dugout after he was pulled.<br /> <br /> "He competes," Gonzalez said. "He doesn't want to come out of games and I don't blame him. I don't want anybody to come out of games. He's got to keep pitching the way he pitches and hopefully we can start swinging the bats."<br /> <br /> UP NEXT<br /> <br /> Atlanta begins a three-game series at Washington on Monday, with LHP Mike Minor (6-9, 4.65 ERA) on the mound against RHP Doug Fister (12-6, 2.66).<br /> <br /> The Marlins travel to Milwaukee for a four-game set beginning Monday. RHP Brad Penny (1-1, 6.61 ERA) starts for Miami against RHP Yovani Gallardo (8-8, 3.43).<br /> <br /> HAND AT HOME<br /> <br /> Hand is 2-2 with a 2.67 ERA in his last four home starts. He is 1-2 with a 5.16 ERA in his past four road starts.<br /> <br /> TRAINER'S ROOM<br /> <br /> Marlins: RHP Henderson Alvarez (left oblique strain) threw a bullpen before the game and did not feel any discomfort. The team hopes he can rejoin the rotation this week.

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