Lopez (1-1) gave up an earned run on five hits and two walks over seven innings in Saturday's 7-6 victory over the Braves. He struck out two.
Just recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, Lopez was efficient while throwing 71 of 100 pitches for strikes over his seven frames and recording his first career victory. He has a chance to stick in the rotation for the foreseeable future, and Saturday's effort certainly serves as a point in his favor. The 22-year-old will look to make it two in a row when he faces the Braves next Thursday.