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Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (left) makes a first inning visit to the mound to talk with pitcher Mike Foltynewiez, who gave up three hits and two runs in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field Friday, May 1, 2015.
Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (left) makes a first inning visit to the mound to talk with pitcher Mike Foltynewiez, who gave up three hits and two runs in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field Friday, May 1, 2015.
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May 2, 2015

A recap of the Braves’ victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at Turner Field.

How the game was won: Kelly Johnson's two-run homer in the fifth inning lifted the Braves to a 4-3 victory and got rookie Mike Foltynewicz the win in his first career start. Foltynewicz allowed three runs (two earned) over five innings and also had a two-run double in fourth inning for his first career hit. The Braves' bullpen pitched four scoreless innings to secure the victory and end their losing streak at three games.

Number: 13. Consecutive games with a hit for Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who has a hit in every game he's played this season. He has the longest active hitting streak in the majors.

Next: The Braves play the Reds at 7:10 p.m. Saturday on Fox Sports 1. Eric Stults (1-1, 4.03 ERA) faces Jason Marquis (2-1, 5.48).

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