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The Atlanta Braves' new shortstop, Alex Gonzalez, left, prepares to throw after fielding a ground ball as second baseman Martin Prado looks on during batting practice for the Braves' baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Atlanta acquired Gonzalez in a five-player trade with Toronto on Wednesday that sent Yunel Escobar and left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes to the Blue Jays.
(AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton)
Heyward helps Jurrjens as Braves beat Brewers, 2-1
The Atlanta Braves' new shortstop, Alex Gonzalez, left, prepares to throw after fielding a ground ball as second baseman Martin Prado looks on during batting practice for the Braves' baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field in Atlanta on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Atlanta acquired Gonzalez in a five-player trade with Toronto on Wednesday that sent Yunel Escobar and left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes to the Blue Jays.
(AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton)
ATLANTA—Jair Jurrjens gave up only one run, rookie Jason Heyward made two strong defensive plays in his return from an injury and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Martin Prado and Chipper Jones hit home runs in the third inning off Dave Bush (4-7).
Corey Hart's 22nd homer gave Milwaukee a 1-0 lead in the first inning. It was the only run allowed by Jurrjens, who gave up five hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings.
Jurrjens (2-3) earned his second win in three starts since returning from a hamstring injury.
Billy Wagner pitched a perfect ninth for his 21st save.
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