D-Backs’ bats fall asleep again in a 3-1 loss to Braves

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The story line: Jeff Francoeur launched a 2-run walk-off home run off D-Backs reliever Chad Qualls in the Braves 3-1 victory Saturday at Turner Field.

The underlying story line: The Diamondbacks offense has narcolepsy. After exploding for 5 homers and 11 runs in Friday’s series-opening win, the Arizona ‘o’ produced one run, and only 3 hits.

Diamondbacks player of the game: Randy Johnson. The grizzled lefty went 6 strong innings, striking out 10, only to get an undeserved no decision.

Somebody get a bucket of ice-cold water, the D-Backs offense needs a rude awakening if they want to finish strong in Atlanta.

MLB.com: Recap | Boxscore

Here’s what others are saying about the Braves 3-1 win over Arizona…
-Walk-off homer sinks D-Backs [Azcentral.com]
-Johnson strikes out 10 in 3-1 loss to Braves [East Valley Tribune]

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Tags: Atlanta Braves, Jeff Francoeur, Randy Johnson