Montgomery (5-5) allowed one run on two hits and four walks over five innings Monday, striking out two and earning a win over Atlanta.
While he struggled with his command a bit, the only damage against Montgomery was a solo homer by Dansby Swanson in the second inning. He moved back to .500 on the year with his first win since July 27. Over his last five starts, the 28-year-old lefty has allowed just five runs through 25.1 innings (1.78 ERA) alongside a 24:11 K:BB. Montgomery will carry a 3.69 ERA into this weekend's projected start in Oakland.