UPDATED: Braves' Lowe Apologizes for Buckhead DUI Arrest

AJC.com is reporting that Atlanta Braves pitcher Derek Lowe has apologized for his Thursday night arrest in Buckhead on DUI charges.

Lowe is quoted on the website as sating, "I would like to apologize to my family, teammates, fans and the Braves organization for the attention arising from this matter, however I am hopeful that this incident will not be a distraction to the Braves organization while we are focused on returning to the playoffs. This is a legal matter and I anticipate this case can promptly be resolved within the court system."

Earlier on Friday, the Atlanta Braves released a statement regarding the incident.

"Obviously we are concerned and disappointed about the events involving Derek Lowe overnight," the Braves said in the statement. "We are currently gathering information and plan to address this matter later today."

Lowe has been charged with DUI, reckless driving and improper lane change.

AJC.com also has reported that Lowe and another vehicle were racing each other down Peachtree Road late Thursday evening when Lowe was pulled over by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP).

According to the GSP public information office, a trooper stopped Lowe around 10 pm near the Buckhead intersection of Peachtree Road and Rumson. (A MapQuest search of the intersection shows St. Philip's Episcopal Cathedral on one side of the intersection.)

"During the course of the traffic stop, the trooper detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage," the State Patrol statement said. "He administered field sobriety and Lowe was subsequently arrested. The request for a breath test was refused."

The statement said Lowe was released to pre-trial on the charges.

A call to Lowe's agent, Scott Boras, has not been returned.