Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis did about all you can ask for against a closer of Craig Kimbrel's stature, drawing a walk with one out in the ninth inning to represent the tying run. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, it didn't matter.
Gerald Laird throws out Dee Gordon
Ellis was lifted for pinch-runner Dee Gordon, whose attempt to move into scoring position with a stolen base was denied by Atlanta Braves catcher Gerald Laird -- and perhaps, the second base umpire, judging by Gordon's reaction:
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