The game started off with Cincinnati taking the lead in the first when they tallied 3 runs on 2 hits.
Mario Soto(9-4) got the win allowing 2 runs in 6 innings. Len Barker(4-4) ended up with the loss. He was not very effective, surrendering 6 runs in 4 innings. John Franco, after tossing a perfect ninth, was credited with his 10th save.
With the win Cincinnati now has a record of 28-30. Braves Manager Eddie Haas was unhappy with his club's recent performance. 'We can't keep losing games' he said. 'It gets to be embarrassing after a while.'
