Ryan Braun was 1-for-4 in a losing cause against the Pirates on Friday night.

Braun was 1-for-4 in a losing cause against the Pirates on Friday night.

Analysis:

After a couple of games out of the starting lineup with sore ribs, Braun returned to his normal spot in right field and collected single while also sending a shot to the base of the wall in center field for a long out. It appears he is ready to return to regular action going forward.