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Ex-Brave Kris Medlen rocked in D-backs debut

Kris Medlen #47 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Chase Field on May 4, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

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Kris Medlen #47 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Chase Field on May 4, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
By Mike Luck
May 5, 2018

Friday wasn’t a good day for Braves pitchers. And it wasn’t a good day for a former Braves pitcher either.

Kris Medlen made his first start for the Arizona Diamondbacks and lasted just four innings against the Astros.

Medlen gave up nine hits and seven earned runs. He also walked four while striking out four.

Medlen, 32, became a free agent in the offseason and signed a minor-league deal with the Diamondbacks. He was called up Friday to replace injured starter Robbie Ray.

Medlen’s former team didn’t fare so well Friday either. The Braves lost to the Giants 9-4.

About the Author

Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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