Atlanta Braves vs. Kansas City Royals - April 17, 2013

Atlanta Braves

Royals vs. Braves - April 17, 2013

Atlanta Braves conclude a two-game series Wednesday at Turner Field against the Kansas City Royals.

Braves starter Mike Minor prepares to deliver a pitch against Kansas City Royals leadoff hitter Alex Gordon as Atlanta closes out a two-game series against the American League team Wednesday afternoon at Turner Field.

Former Auburn football great Bo Jackson talks with Braves pitcher Tim Hudson after Jackson threw out the game's ceremonial first pitch. Jackson was here in Atlanta to promote, "Bo Bikes Bama." Hudson also attended Auburn.

Braves outfielder Jason Heyward (left) and first baseman Freddie Freeman talk in the dugout during the first inning. Freeman is on the disabled list.

Royals starting pitcher Wade Davis looks back to first base in the first inning to hold back a runner.

Braves outfielder B.J. Upton slides back to first ahead of a pickoff play.

Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor began the game with a 0.69 ERA.

Royals second baseman Chris Getz throws to first base as Braves third baseman Juan Francisco (25) unsuccessfully tries to break up the double play in the second inning.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was in attendance for the rare midweek afternoon game.

Braves first baseman Chris Johnson almost gets the pick off attempt of Kansas City Royals Alcides Escobar in the fourth inning.

Braves starter Mike Minor talks strategy with catcher Evan Gattis in the fourth inning.

Braves second baseman Dan Uggla argues a call with homeplate umpire Doug Eddings (left) after Uggla is struck out in the seventh inning.

With Kansas City Royals starter Wade Davis (top) backing up home, Royals catcher Salvador Perez tags out Braves third baseman Juan Francisco to end the scoring threat in the 7th inning.

Braves outfielder Justin Upton throws his bat in frustration after striking out in the 6th inning.

Former Brave and Kansas City outfielder Jeff Francoeur (foreground) celebrates the Royals' 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves with fellow outfielders Alex Gordon (left) and Lorenzo Cain.

Braves outfielder B.J. Upton sits on the bench for a moment after the Braves 1-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field Wednesday. The loss snapped the Braves' 10-game win streak in the first 13 games of the season.

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Braves starter Mike Minor prepares to deliver a pitch against Kansas City Royals leadoff hitter Alex Gordon as Atlanta closes out a two-game series against the American League team Wednesday afternoon at Turner Field.

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