Atlanta got off to a quick start on Wednesday night as Jason Heyward led off the offensive strike with a solo home run to right-center field to give the Braves a 1-0 lead in the botom of the first.

The offense would remain stagnant until the bottom of the fifth inning when Andrelton Simmons grounded into a fielder’s choice to the pitcher, scoring Chipper Jones on a throwing error by Trevor Cahill. They would add another run when Michael Bourn hit a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Freddie Freeman. Simmons would then score on a sacrifice fly by Martin Prado, putting the Braves up 4-0.

June 27, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Ryan Roberts (14) celebrates with second baseman Aaron Hill (2) after a three run home run in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE

The Braves would add a couple more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning by a two-run home run by Jones.

The Arizona offense would come to life in the top of the seventh inning when Ryan Roberts hit a three run home run to left field, plating Miguel Montero and Aaron Hill. Chris Young would add a solo home run later in the inning to decrease the D-backs deficit to 4-6.

Unfortunately the comeback would not be enough, as Craig Kimbrell would come in to close the door for the Braves, earning his 22nd save of the season.

Cahill was able to go five innings, allowing four hits, four walks, and four earned runs to earn his sixth loss of the season.

Trevor Bauer will make his much anticipated MLB debut tomorrow night as the D-backs hope to avoid the sweep in Atlanta.

Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Paul Goldschmidt (44) hits a grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning in game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

When Prince Fielder bolted for the Detroit Tigers this week and after Albert Pujols left for the Los Angeles Angels earlier in the off-season, it meant that now Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has a chance to be the power first baseman in the National League.  Now, he will still have competition, but I would have to give him better than average odds to lead NL first basemen in home runs in 2012.

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