"Derek Lowe was named National League pitcher of the month Monday, for a stretch that saw him go 5-0 with a 1.17 ERA in five starts. Lowe allowed only four earned runs in 30 2/3 innings, while striking out 29 and walking only three. This is the first time the 14-year veteran has won a pitcher of the month award.

Lowe is the likely Braves starter for Game 1 of the Braves Division Series Thursday in San Francisco."