Though Miller earned his first All-Star selection justifiably this season and has proven he has the stuff and makeup to serve as the Braves' ace for years to come, Miller now owns the distinction of having gone winless in more consecutive starts during a season than any other pitcher in Atlanta history. He had shared the dubious record with Carl Morton, who had 17 winless starts to begin the 1976 season.
"I don't think I've seen anything like it," Braves left fielder Jonny Gomes said of the streak. "If we had a playoff game tomorrow, I'd want that guy on the hill.