Braves, Shelby Miller fall again

Braves pitcher Shelby Miller hits the ground while fielding a blooper by Mets Kelly Johnson, but the throws not in time as Johnson gets a single during the fourth inning in a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in Atlanta. The Mets scored three runs in the inning to take a 3-0 lead. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

By Staff reports

Sept 11, 2015

Right-hander Bartolo Colon dominated as the Mets beat the Braves 7-2 at Turner Field Thursday night after rain delayed the first pitch by 140 minutes.

The Braves' Shelby Miller pitched well enough to win and didn’t. The Mets scored three runs against Miller (5-14) in the fourth inning and the lead held up.

Miller’s winless starts streak climbed to 21 games in spite of his 3.50 ERA during that span. He extended his career-high losing streak to 13 decisions.

Click here to read Michael Cunningham's full game recap on MyAJC.com.

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Wisler back in the rotation

After losing his spot in the rotation and making one relief appearance, Braves right-hander Matt Wisler is scheduled start against the Mets on Friday. Wisler went to the bullpen after a series of ineffective starts culminated with an outing of 1 2/3 innings and seven runs allowed against the Nationals on Sept 3. (Read more about Wisler here)

Another prospect makes his pitch

The Braves activated pitching prospect Dan Winkler from the 60-day disabled list and he was available to pitch Thursday night. Winkler hasn’t pitched this year while recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery. (Read more here)

Foltynewicz feeling fatigue

Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz threw on flat ground for his first baseball activity since going to the disabled list because of illness on Sept. 2. (Read more here)

Best in class

The Braves announced that Tyrell Jenkins and Mallex Smith earned the organization’s top minor-league awards for 2015. Right-hander Jenkins was named the pitcher of the year and outfielder Smith is the player of the year. (Read more here)

The 2015 season

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