BOSTON -- As the first four games of this road trip have elapsed, the thrill of Sunday's improbable ninth-inning comeback has become a distant memory. The Braves have managed to keep their slim lead in the National League East race. But their bid to maintain this advantage will depend on how long their current offensive woes persist.
Nick Markakis prevented the Braves from being shut out for the third time in four games and fourth time within the past seven games. But his two-run double was not enough to overcome the long-ball damage Julio Teheran and Matt Wisler endured during Friday night's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park.