Atlanta Braves

Watch Braves reliever Chris Withrow's epic struggle to open the bullpen door

Published Jun. 18, 2016 6:10 a.m. ET

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The Atlanta Braves surprisingly had few problems on Friday night against the New York Mets, with the exception of the Citi Field bullpen door.

Called in to protect a 4-1 lead in the seventh inning, reliever Chris Withrow had a little trouble getting to the mound. So, how many Braves relievers does it take to open a bullpen door?

Hold the Door! https://t.co/rnl9yyodjM https://t.co/lxbXKczKs0
— MLB (@MLB) June 18, 2016

Perhaps that incident should have served as an omen. Withrow didn't retire either batter he faced, allowing a hit and a walk before departing. Hunter Cervenka recorded the final out of the inning without allowing any inherited runners to score, and the Braves held on to win 5-1.

The Braves have won three consecutive games for just the second time all season.