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- Updated: August 13, 2016
WASHINGTON — After spending most of last season as Atlanta’s starting second baseman, Jace Peterson found himself back in the Minors one month into this season. But the unexpected demotion did not deter the hard-nosed infielder, who has spent the past two months proving he has the capability to enjoy a long and prosperous career at the big league level.
Peterson has developed into a versatile utility player who provides solid defense at multiple positions and has the ability to consistently produce quality plate appearances, like he did as the Braves ended a 14-game losing streak at Nationals Park with Friday night’s 8-5 win. He homered off Stephen Strasburg in the second inning and then delivered a sacrifice fly when given a chance to face a left-handed pitcher in the seventh.
“He got us a big run in the second inning and then a big sac fly against Oliver Perez,” Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman said. “His defensive play at second base tonight was remarkable. He’s been huge since he came back from the Minors.”
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