Braves squander solid start by Teheran in 3-1 loss to Giants

Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of Saturday's game in Atlanta. The Giants won 3-1. - photo by JOHN AMIS

0504Braves1 — Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of Saturday's game in Atlanta. The Giants won 3-1. - photo by JOHN AMIS

ATLANTA — Brandon Belt, Buster Posey and Michael Morse hit home runs, each to lead off an inning, and the streaking San Francisco Giants beat the slumping Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Saturday night in a matchup of first-place teams. The NL West-leading Giants have won four straight and eight of nine. The Braves, who lead the NL East, have lost five straight, their longest skid in two years.

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