Gray (6-4) pitched seven innings Friday, allowing one run, six hits and one walk while striking out eight Braves in the win.
Gray was outstanding Friday, tossing 64 percent of his deliveries for strikes, including 12 swing-and-miss pitches. The win was his first since June 27, and it kept Gray unbeaten at home this year. Gray has been a bit unlucky of late and should have more to show for how well he's been pitching. In his previous three starts, the Rockies offense pathetically mustered just four total tuns for Gray. The sophomore right-hander has struck out eight hitters in four of his last five outings, and has recorded four consecutive quality starts. It's worth noting that his two most recent starts have both come against Atlanta, the league's worst team.