Maddux's Unhittable Pitching Came Up Short Against Montreal

In a game dominated by spectacular pitching, Greg Maddux, with a 1.71 ERA, was unable to lead his Atlanta Braves to a win against the Montreal Expos. Despite a 2-2 tie through six innings, the Braves' defense disintegrated in the seventh, allowing the Expos to take the lead. Maddux's e.r.a. actually dropped to 1.69 after the game, but the loss hurt his record, now at 13-6. The Braves' struggles left them three and a half games behind the Expos in the National League East.

Key Takeaways:

• The Montreal Expos won their eighth consecutive game and moved closer to sweeping the three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.
• Greg Maddux, with a 1.71 ERA, took the loss, despite a strong performance from the mound.
• The Braves' defense was a major factor in the loss, committing three errors, including one by pitcher Greg Maddux.
• The Expos' pitcher, Butch Henry, was also effective, ultimately winning the battle with a 8-2 record.
• Atlanta's offense was unable to overcome the damage caused by their own gloves.
• First baseman Fred McGriff attributed the loss to the team's poor play, stating "No excuses. We're just not playing good. We're getting beat. We're not getting it done and the Expos are playing good right now."

Statistics:

• Greg Maddux's ERA dropped from 1.71 to 1.69 after the game.
• The Braves' defense committed three errors, one by pitcher Greg Maddux.
• The Expos won their eighth consecutive game.
• The Braves' record fell to 13-6 with the loss.
• The Expos' record improved to an impressive mark, but not provided in article.

Sources:

• Associated Press
• Reuters