Bush (3-7, 5.26 ERA) pitched no-hit ball for seven innings in Thursday's 8-7 win over Toronto, eventually yielding one run in eight innings.

The right-hander had surrendered nine runs over 10 innings in his previous two starts - both losses - and entered his most recent appearance with a team-high 5.73 ERA.

Bush, who hasn't had an ERA lower than 4.41 in the last three seasons, knows he isn't the type of pitcher that will throw many no-hitters.

"Usually, guys like (me) aren't," he told the Brewers' official team Web site. "Balls put in play have a better chance of being hits, so more often than not it's guys who have the overpowering stuff and can get strikeouts when they need them.

"It's still hard to do. There aren't many no-hitters, regardless of your stuff."

If his recent history against the Braves is any indication, Bush could be poised for another impressive outing. Although he has not received a decision in two career starts against Atlanta (38-40), he has a 1.93 ERA in those games, pitching seven innings each time.

The Brewers (42-34) have been getting plenty of strong starts recently, as nine of their last 11 starters have gone at least six innings. Ace Ben Sheets was much better than that Monday in a series-opening 4-1 victory, pitching a four-hitter with no walks and seven strikeouts.

"When I can write 'nobody' on this thing for my relievers throwing, it doesn't get any better than that," manager Ned Yost said, referring to his daily log for relievers.

Mike Cameron hit a two-run homer for the Brewers, who have won seven of eight. Rickie Weeks chipped in a season-high three hits in his second game back after a stint on the DL with a sprained right knee.

The Braves, meanwhile, scored fewer than four runs for the ninth time in 10 games.

"We didn't smell a base hit of any circumstance," manager Bobby Cox told the Braves' site. "I don't think we've ever hit (Sheets) hard."

The Braves are no doubt missing third baseman Chipper Jones, who sat out his third straight game with a strained right quadriceps. Jones, who leads the majors with a .393 batting average, is questionable for the rest of the series, but reported improvement for the first time on Monday.

"I don't know about Chipper," Cox said. "He could come in tomorrow and say he's feeling better."

Shortstop Yunel Escobar did return after missing two games with a hip injury, but was 0-for-4.

On Tuesday, Atlanta will give rookie Charlie Morton (1-0, 4.91) the third start of his career and first in Atlanta.

The right-hander gave up three runs in five innings without getting a decision in Atlanta's 5-4 loss in Texas on Thursday, five days after beating the Los Angeles Angels 9-4 in his major league debut.