Braves closer Craig Kimbrel didn't need long to knock off the cobwebs, as he looked to be in midseason form in his first appearance Tuesday, locking up a 5-2 win over the Brewers.
Kimbrel needed 19 pitches to retire the side in order, throwing 11 of them for strikes. He recorded each out via strikeout in the outing, a feat he accomplished 16 times a year ago.
Kimbrel has put together a strong three-year run as the team's closer, including a career-best 50 saves a year ago.