Craig Kimbrel May Be The Toughest Pitcher To Hit... Ever
Craig Kimbrel is on pace to have the lowest hit rate in MLB history. That's just one of many records that the Braves' dominant closer is challenging this season.
| Final - 8.28.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| San Diego Padres | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Craig Kimbrel is on pace to have the lowest hit rate in MLB history. That's just one of many records that the Braves' dominant closer is challenging this season.
Petco Park, Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, 8/28/12, top of the first
With his eight scoreless innings tonight against San Diego, Kris Medlen now hasn't given up a run in 28.1 innings. The Braves right-hander scattered five hits tonight while walking none and striking out seven batters as Atlanta won for the 17th str