Teheran finally enjoys some home cooking

ATLANTA — Since the beginning of July, when a right thigh infection affected his final two starts before the All-Star break, Julio Teheran had struggled to establish a routine.

The infection ultimately gave way to a right lat strain that landed him on the disabled list for the first time in his career. And after posting a 2.46 ERA through his first 16 starts, he saw that mark rise to 3.15 upon his return.

But in Tuesday’s 7-3 win over the Padres at Turner Field, the Braves’ ace demonstrated the benefits of a normal regimen, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out eight in his third and most impressive start since coming off the DL and notching his first win at home since Oct. 2, 2015.

“Tonight, he looked like his old self,” Atlanta manger Brian Snitker said. “He was just locking guys up. He’s quick and had a good feel. That’s what I remember him being. It was nice that we scored some runs and got him a win.”

In his …

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