Juan Francisco smashed an RBI double on Tuesday, accounting for the Braves' lone run in a losing effort against the Pirates. He finished the night 1-for-4. Francisco has had minimal success in his first season in Atlanta, hitting .239/.284/.441 with nine homers and 31 RBI in his 188 at-bats. With Chipper Jones' impending retirement, Francisco is the leading candidate to assume the everyday role at third base unless the Braves acquire another option from outside the organization.