Fernandez totaled 29 pitches while proving perfect through the first three innings and then threw 33 additional pitches before recording his second out in Atlanta's two-run fourth inning. Fernandez had completed 20 consecutive scoreless innings against the Braves, dating back to Sept. 11, 2013, before allowing RBI singles to A.J. Pierzynski and Joey Terdoslavich.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Markakis' first key at-bat: Markakis extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a single at the conclusion of an eight-pitch at-bat that included nothing but strikes during the fourth inning. Fernandez then promptly surrendered three consecutive singles and suddenly found himself facing a two-run deficit.