The Braves suffered a tough loss Sunday afternoon in Miami, falling to the Florida Marlins 6-5 in 10 innings. Down to their final strike in the top of the 9th and trailing by a run, rookie Yunel Escobar came up with a 2-RBI single to give the Braves a 5-4 lead. That edge was short lived, as Miguel Olivo in the bottom of the 9th tied the game on a solo home run. In the Florida-10th, the Marlins' Josh Willingham ripped an RBI-single off Rafael Soriano for the end result. The Braves won 2-of-3 games in the series--they'll start a new series in Los Angeles late tonight against the Dodgers.
Baseball's All-Star rosters were announced Sunday, ahead of the game a week from Tuesday. Two Atlanta Braves made the National League team as reserves: Catcher Brian McCann goes for a 2nd time in his young career. Pitcher John Smoltz is an All-Star for an 8th time in his long career.
Baseball's All-Star rosters were announced Sunday, ahead of the game a week from Tuesday. Two Atlanta Braves made the National League team as reserves: Catcher Brian McCann goes for a 2nd time in his young career. Pitcher John Smoltz is an All-Star for an 8th time in his long career.
