After allowing four runs in the first two innings Friday against Washington, Braves pitcher Julio Teheran refused to be deterred and took another step in his development. The 22-year-old quickly adjusted and permitted just two baserunners -- on walks -- during the final four innings of his second start of the season.
"That's the first thing I said when I got in [the clubhouse]," Atlanta catcher Gerald Laird, who has been on the other end for both of the right-hander's outings, told MLB.com. "I told [Teheran] that was a big game for you to pitch tonight, and build off. ... With young guys, that can be a lopsided game real quick and kill our bullpen. But the kid stepped up."