Braves closer Craig Kimbrel allowed the tying run to reach base to lead off the ninth inning Thursday against the Reds, but he was able to retire the side with little issue after in a 6-5 win.
Kimbrel struck out the next two hitters after allowing a leadoff single to Devin Mesoraco, and he was able to get out of the inning when Zack Cosart flew out to left field. Kimbrel earned his 25 save of the season in 28 tries, and he has a 1.57 ERA in 34 1/3 innings.