Braves struggle with Lohse, Brewers in 4-0 loss

Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez, left, and Atlanta Braves Reed Johnson, right, exchange blows when both benches clear following a home run by Gomez in the first inning of Wednesday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Curtis Compton | Associated Press

0926Braves1 — Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez, left, and Atlanta Braves Reed Johnson, right, exchange blows when both benches clear following a home run by Gomez in the first inning of Wednesday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Curtis Compton | Associated Press

ATLANTA — Kyle Lohse pitched a two-hitter and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame Carlos Gomez's ejection in the first inning to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Wednesday night. The NL East champion Braves were shut out for the second time in three nights and have been blanked 17 times, second-most in the league. After losing three of four, Atlanta has fallen three games behind the St. Louis Cardinals for the NL's best winning percentage.

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