Open Thread and Noc-A-Homa-Win-A-Lotta: Cubs at Braves (6/10)

Today's Starting Pitchers

B. Carlyle Braves vs.  T. Lilly Cubs 1-1 W-L 4-4 4.50 ERA 3.99 9 SO 67 5 BB 16 1 HR 10 vs. Cubs -- vs. Braves

Game Time: 8:05pm on

Hudson once again didn't have his best stuff, but a lot of those hits had eyes. Let's hope the injury he suffered when a ball went off his shin doesn't keep him out too long. The bullpen really picked Tim up, though. Peter Moylan once again proved that he deserves to be up here and that his flexibility to be a long reliever when needed is invaluable. He has thrown two-plus innings eight times this year. This was the third time he's gone three innings, and the second time he's picked up a win doing so. Andruw, Renteria, and Harris really stepped it up today with some big hits. McCann and Thorman also had key hits in the Braves victory.

John Smoltz will skip his start on Sunday night to continue to rest his inflamed right shoulder. In his place the Braves have recalled Buddy Carlyle, who actually never left Atlanta in anticipation of subbing for Smoltz. It seems as though Carlyle could stay in the rotation with Lance Cormier being placed back on the disabled list.

Last Night's Box Score >>

Chi. Cubs 5, Atlanta 9 at Turner Field
Chi. Cubs Record: (27-33)
Atlanta Record: (34-29)

Winning pitcher - Peter Moylan (2-1)
Losing pitcher - Jason Marquis (5-3)

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