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Atlanta Braves' Kris Medlen delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 in Miami. Medlen pitched eight innings of four-hit ball as the Braves won 3-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Medlen (9-1) lost the first two starts of his career in 2009. He hasn't taken a loss in any of his 26 starts since, with the Braves prevailing in the last 21 of those — making them the first team since the New York Yankees to have such a streak, according to STATS LLC.
The Yankees won 22 straight times when Whitey Ford started games from 1950 through 1953, a span interrupted by Ford serving in the Korean War.
Chipper Jones, playing his last game against Miami, went 1 for 4, getting hit No. 2,721 to tie Gehrig for 58th on baseball's career list.
Rob Brantly doubled for Miami, which was shut out for the 16th time this season. Josh Johnson (8-13) gave up three runs in six innings.
Craig Kimbrel picked up his 38th save in 41 chances for Atlanta.