With D-backs needing stopper, Greinke delivers

ATLANTA — Zack Greinke did what aces are supposed to do.

With his team riding a six-game losing streak and desperate for a win, the right-hander delivered a quality start in the D-backs’ 7-2 win over the Braves on Friday night at Turner Field.

“That was a bad streak,” Greinke said of the back-to-back sweeps at the hands of the Rockies and Marlins. “Wish that didn’t happen. Hopefully we’ll start playing some good baseball now.”

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If the starting pitchers put forth efforts like Greinke’s, chances are they will.

Greinke (3-2) scattered seven hits while allowing just two runs and a walk. He fanned eight while throwing 95 pitches.

When he’s struggled this year, it’s been a matter of location for Greinke. Friday, he seemed to be able to hit the corners when he wanted to …

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