Braves right-hander Julio Teheran did not have his best stuff in his first start of the second half, but the Braves were still able to beat the Cubs 4-2 on Friday. Teheran lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits. He walked three and struck out five, needed 90 pitches (54 strikes) to get through his outing.
Teheran was given an early 1-0 lead in the first, but he gave up two runs in the third. The Braves tied the game in the bottom of the third. After giving up a double and a walk, Teheran was pulled with two outs in the fifth. He did not factor in the final decision.
This was Teheran's shortest outing since May 26, as he had gone at leat six innings in eight straight starts.