Tim Hudson overcomes poor start for win

Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson allowed two runs in the top of the first inning on 30 pitches Thursday against the Reds but settled down to earn a 6-5 win in his final start before the All-Star break.

Hudson allowed four runs  -- three earned -- in seven innings on 107 pitches, 63 for strikes. He struck out five and walked two with 10 of his 21 outs were by groundball. Hudson is 6-7 with a 4.02 ERA.

Hudson has won two starts in a row. His next start might not be until the team's second series after of the break.