Atlanta Braves Kris MedlenATLANTA — The Braves say their spring-training decision to have Kris Medlen start the season in the bullpen was based on the right-hander’s innings limit in his return from elbow surgery.
That decision has allowed Medlen to emerge as the most dominant starter on the staff in the most important part of the season.
Medlen struck out a career-high 12 batters in his sixth straight win, leading Atlanta to a 6-1defeat of the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
Medlen (7-1) allowed five hits without a walk in his second complete game of the season.
David Ross hit a two-run double in Atlanta’s four-run third inning.