36 Mike Minor, SP

Braves pitcher Mike Minor struck out a season-high nine as he enjoyed a solid performance but did not factor into the decision Sunday afternoon against the Dodgers.

Minor, who made his ninth start of the season, gave up a run-scoring single to Adrian Gonzalez in the opening frame and a sacrifice fly in the third for his only damage of the day. The left-hander was charged with two runs and three hits over six innings of work in a 5-2 win.

Minor has allowed four runs over his last 19 2/3 innings of work. He has struck out 20 and walked seven over that span. He is scheduled to make his next start Saturday against the Mets at Citi Field. He gave up three runs and three hits over seven innings of work in his previous meeting against the Mets on May 3.

Braves pitcher Mike Minor won his second straight start on Monday night against the Diamondbacks. He allowed one run on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 10-1 win.

The left-hander surrendered a solo homer to Paul Goldschmidt and limited his damage after that. He was pulled in the seventh after throwing 104 pitches, 68 for strikes.

Minor also struck out four and walked two while earning his fifth win. He has gone 2-0 with a 2.18 ERA through three May starts.

The 25-year-old is scheduled to pitch next on Sunday against the Dodgers.

Mike Minor allowed one run on four hits and three walks in seven innings Wednesday, leading the Braves to a 7-2 win against the Reds. The only run scored off the left-handed hurler came on Zack Cozart's third-inning home run.

Minor (4-2) tied a season-high with seven strikeouts and won for the first time in three starts. It was also the first time in four starts he allowed less than three runs. He lowered his ERA from 3.26 to 2.96. 

Minor is expected to make his next start Monday at Arizona. Minor won his only start against Arizona last season, allowing one earned run in eight innings. He also struck out nine.