Johnson named NL Player of the Week

Braves' closer converted all four save opportunities

August 1st, 2016
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      's recent return to vintage form has earned the Braves right-hander National League Player of the Week honors.
      Johnson, a former All-Star closer, converted all four of his save opportunities last week, allowing just one hit and striking out five over four innings. He also walked two.
      • National League Player of the Week winners
      Johnson saved two two-run games against the Twins and converted two one-run saves against the Phillies.
      The 33-year-old has dealt with injuries and ineffectiveness the past couple of years, but he now has a 3.99 ERA in 39 appearances for the Braves this season.

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      Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth.