Braves struggle in all phases of game in 12-2 loss to Cards

Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Hector Olivera (28) fouls a ball off in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 12-2. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)

By Associated Press April 10, 2016 4 min read

ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Braves couldn’t hit, couldn’t field and couldn’t throw strikes.

Even manager Fredi Gonzalez had to give a harsh review to the all-around poor play.

The Braves managed only four hits, committed three errors and walked nine batters as they fell to Carlos Martinez and the St. Louis Cardinals 12-2 on Saturday night.

At 0-4, Atlanta is the only NL team without a victory this season.

“We’re not looking real pretty right now in all aspects of the game,” Gonzalez said. “Today’s game was not a good game for us.”