Open Thread and Noc-A-Homa-Win-A-Lotta: Braves at Pirates (5/12)

Today's Starting Pitchers

C. James Braves vs.  T. Armas Pirates 3-3 W-L 0-2 4.84 ERA 7.94 29 SO 16 14 BB 14 6 HR 5 vs. Pirates -- vs. Braves

Game Time: 7:05pm on

My favorite part of the game was the stick-it-to-'em of closing out the game with the guy we acquired from them, Mike Gonzalez. The added bonus was that the guy he was traded, Adam LaRoche, grounded into the fourth double play for the Pirates to end the threat in the ninth. Just a big OUCH.

The big concerns of the game were two baserunning plays that could have injured two key components of the Braves' offense. Chipper Jones was flipped over on the basepaths as he approached third. It was close to interference on the part of Chip, but he was called safe. The real concern is that he came down on his hand and shoulder and may have hurt or bruised either. He stayed in the game, as did Brian McCann who seemed to jam his hand while diving headfirst back into the bag at second on a pickoff attempt. We'll see if both guys are in the lineup today.

Last Night's Box Score >>

Atlanta 4, Pittsburgh 1 at PNC Park
Atlanta Record: (23-12)
Pittsburgh Record: (15-19)

Winning pitcher - Kyle Davies (1-1)
Losing pitcher - Zach Duke (1-4)
SV - Mike Gonzalez (2)

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