Things are so bad for the Atlanta Braves right now that they found a way to waste the best start of Bryce Elder's career.

Elder did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks over eight innings against San Francisco. He struck out 12.

With AJ Smith-Shawver suffering a season-ending injury, the Atlanta Braves chose to recall Bryce Elder to take his place. With the team needing starting pitchin

The first inning continues to be a thorn in the side of Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder. In four of his last six starts in the Majors, the opponents have put up at least one run in the first inning against the right-hander.

You can almost feel the frustration simmering beneath the surface with Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder. If there’s one thing that’s becoming crystal clear, the first inning has become his personal Bermuda Triangle.

With the team in dire straights and their playoff hopes dimming by the day, the Braves faced a tough matchup with Bryce Elder on the mound, facing Logan Webb. It was a pitchers duel early, with Webb looking dominant but neither offense finding much success.

The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-handed starting pitcher Bryce Elder from Triple-A. Elder is expected to start this afternoon for Atlanta as they go for the series win against the Boston Red Sox.

Matt Chapman hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win. Heliot Ramos singled with one out against Braves reliever Pierce Johnson (1-3).

The Giants are favored (-154 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Braves (+129). The San Francisco Giants will give the start to Logan Webb (5-5, 2.55 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Braves will turn to Bryce Elder (2-3, 4.56 ERA).