Photos: Braves’ Luiz Gohara inconsistent in first start

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Photos: Braves’ Luiz Gohara inconsistent in first start

Braves rookie Luiz Gohara made his first major-league start on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers and lasted four innings, allowing six earned runs. He allowed four hits and walked four but struck out six.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara (64) delivers in the first inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 6: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers hits a first inning solo home run against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 6: Luiz Gohara #64 of the Atlanta Braves throws a fourth inning pitch against the Texas Rangers at SunTrust Park on September 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves catcher David Freitas (20) speaks with starting pitcher Luiz Gohara (64) in the fourth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 6: Matt Kemp #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits a first inning two-run home run against the Texas Rangers at SunTrust Park on September 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara (64) watches from the dugout in the fourth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Atlanta Braves Matt Kemp (27) hits a two-run home run in the first inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 6: Matt Kemp #27 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after hitting a first inning two-run home run against the Texas Rangers at SunTrust Park on September 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves' Matt Kemp (27) celebrates his two-run home run with Freddie Freeman (5) in the first inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 6: Matt Kemp #27 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by teammates after hitting a first inning two-run home run against the Texas Rangers at SunTrust Park on September 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 6: Luiz Gohara #64 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first inning pitch against the Texas Rangers at SunTrust Park on September 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 6: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers is congratulated by Roughned Odor #12 after hitting a first inning solo home run against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 6, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies (1) slides into third base for a triple in the third inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies (1) celebrates with teammates after being driven in by Freddie Freeman in the third inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Atlanta Braves' Ender Inciarte (11) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara (64) delivers in the first inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

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