Atlanta Braves score four runs in the 4th, top Phillies 8-1

Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman (5) singles to right field, driving in Michael Bourn and Nick Markakis during the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game in Philadelphia. - photo by Laurence Kesterson

0910Braves — Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman (5) singles to right field, driving in Michael Bourn and Nick Markakis during the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game in Philadelphia. - photo by Laurence Kesterson

PHILADELPHIA — Julio Teheran threw seven impressive innings, Christian Bethancourt hit a go-ahead solo homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1 Wednesday night. Teheran (10-7) gave up one run and four hits to help Atlanta take two of three and avoid tying the Phillies for the worst record in the majors. The Braves had lost 12 in a row and 19 of 20 before coming to Philadelphia.

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