Arizona Diamondbacks’ Aaron Hill tries to run out a ground ball but is out at first base in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, June 28, 2013, in Atlanta. The Braves beat the Diamondbacks 3-0.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, right, watches a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks with wife Rosalynn, left, Friday in Atlanta.ATLANTA – Julio Teheran pitched six strong innings, Andrelton Simmons homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Friday night.
The Braves, who have won three of four and lead second-place Washington by 51/2 games in the NL East, retired former All-Star third baseman Chipper Jones’ number before the game.
Teheran (6-4) allowed four hits and one walk and struck out 10.
The NL West-leading Diamondbacks have lost three of four. They were shut out for the first time since losing 5-0 at San Francisco on Sept. 26, a span of 85 games.
Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel earned his 23rd save in 26 chances. After Aaron Hill grounded out, Kimbrel walked Paul Goldschmidt and then Miguel Montero grounded into a double play.