Braves closer Craig Kimbrel allowed his first home run of the season Friday against the Nationals, in his fourth blown save.
Kimbrel allowed the Nationals to tie the game up on a two-run home run by infielder Anthony Rendon. Kimbrel ended the inning having allowed two runs on two walks and one hit while failing to record a strikeout for the first time since May. The Braves went on to win the game, 6-4, in extras.
Kimbrel has been just a little less dominant than usual this season, with a 2.45 ERA that is more than a run higher than his career mark. Still, he ranks second in the National League with 21 saves in 25 attempts, while striking out 52 batters in 29 1/3 innings.