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1227Open Thread 5/7: Braves @ Reds
***Update: New start time is set for 7:45 PM ET.*** Kris Medlen takes on Homer Bailey in game two of the series. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET. Braves lineup: Andrelton Simmons, SS B.J....
***Update: New start time is set for 7:45 PM ET.*** Kris Medlen takes on Homer Bailey in game two of the series. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET. Braves lineup: Andrelton Simmons, SS B.J....
In the third 10-game period, the Braves' strikeouts increased somewhat, though they still could not keep pace with the MLB record-holders.
Mississippi and Lynchburg were off and rain ruined a Rome doubleheader, so Gwinnett was the only team in action, but solid outings from Omar Poveda and Cory Rasmus, coupled with another double from Joey Terdoslavich couldn't prevent them from losing.
Atlanta's bullpen did its best to make it interesting, but the Braves used home runs from Andrelton Simmons (2) and Jordan Schafer to hold off the Reds with a 7-4 victory at Great American...
Paul Maholm takes on Bronson Arroyo in the series opener. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM EDT barring rain in the forecast. Braves lineup: B.J. Upton, CF Chris Johnson, 3B Justin Upton, RF F...
Tim Hudson gets recognition for his excellent work on the mound (and possibly in the batters box) this past week.
Even if Atlanta didn't have a star player returning from the disabled...
Matt Lipka broke out the heavy lumber to lead Lynchburg's offensive attack. Josh Elander did the same but wasn't enough to take the win for Rome. Aaron Northcraft shut down Tennessee to earn the win while Gwinnett drops both games of the doubleheader
The Braves split a rain-shortened series with the Mets, capping a 3-3 home stand.
Like creating another masterpiece... Lights, Camera, Maction! These are the Braves of our Lives.