Braves, Shelby Miller lose again

Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion (10) scores on a Russell Martin double as the ball gets away from Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (27) in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Sept 17, 2015

The Blue Jays knocked Braves starter Shelby Miller around during a 9-1 interleague victory Wednesday night at Turner Field.

The loss extended Miller's career-long losing streak to 14 decisions.

The Braves (57-89) won the series opener but couldn’t earn their first winning streak since they won three in a row against the Marlins Aug. 6-8. The Braves have lost 29 of 35 since then.

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Manager: Winning still matters

It’s no secret that the Braves organization is looking to the future but manager Fredi Gonzalez said he’s still trying to send out lineups that give the Braves the best chance for victory. “Winning is part of developing, also,” Gonzalez said. “I think it’s a big part. Sometimes you get away from the winning concept and say, ‘Oh, this is instructional league. We are playing for 2016, 2017.’ You win, you produce, you get a chance to play.” (Click here to read more)

Grilli plans comeback

After spending two months with his family following a season-ending Achilles injury, Braves pitcher Jason Grilli said he still plans to pitch in 2016. Grilli suffered the injury July 11 during a game at the Rockies. He said that “barring any setbacks” he planned to be ready for the start of spring training. (Click here to read more)

Maybin back in lineup

Braves center fielder Cameron Maybin returned to the lineup on Wednesday after recovering from a scratched left cornea in his eye. Maybin missed seven games with the injury and then played off of the bench on Sunday against the Mets and Tuesday against the Blue Jays. (Click here to read more)

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