The Braves were able to hold-on for a 5-4 victory over the Padres last night in San Diego, winning 2-of-3 games in the series, and posting a 6-4 road trip.
In last night’s game, the Braves roughed-up former teammate Greg Maddux for 5 runs, including knocking a pair of home runs. Catcher Brian McCann had a homer and 4 RBI’s. 2nd baseman Kelly Johnson added a solo home run.
It was a solid pitching performance for Kyle Davies, who threw 6 strong innings for the win. Things got interesting in the 9th inning: The Braves held a 5-1 lead, but the Padres scored 3 times against Bob Wickman before Marcus Giles struck-out to end it.
With baseball's All-Star break here, the Braves are in much better shape than at this point last season. In 2006, they trailed the NL-East lead by 13 games--now, they trail the Mets only by 2 games.
The Braves had 2 players selected for Tuesday's All-Star game to be played in San Francisco. Catcher Brian McCann will be there, but will not be joined by fellow teammate John Smoltz. Smoltz will stay home in Atlanta to rest his ailing right shoulder.
The Georgia Force won their Arena League Football playoff game on Sunday, blasting the Philidelphia Soul 65-39. Chris Greisen threw for 301 yards and 7 touchdowns. The Force will host the Columbus Destroyers for the National Conference Championship this Saturday.
In last night’s game, the Braves roughed-up former teammate Greg Maddux for 5 runs, including knocking a pair of home runs. Catcher Brian McCann had a homer and 4 RBI’s. 2nd baseman Kelly Johnson added a solo home run.
It was a solid pitching performance for Kyle Davies, who threw 6 strong innings for the win. Things got interesting in the 9th inning: The Braves held a 5-1 lead, but the Padres scored 3 times against Bob Wickman before Marcus Giles struck-out to end it.
With baseball's All-Star break here, the Braves are in much better shape than at this point last season. In 2006, they trailed the NL-East lead by 13 games--now, they trail the Mets only by 2 games.
The Braves had 2 players selected for Tuesday's All-Star game to be played in San Francisco. Catcher Brian McCann will be there, but will not be joined by fellow teammate John Smoltz. Smoltz will stay home in Atlanta to rest his ailing right shoulder.
The Georgia Force won their Arena League Football playoff game on Sunday, blasting the Philidelphia Soul 65-39. Chris Greisen threw for 301 yards and 7 touchdowns. The Force will host the Columbus Destroyers for the National Conference Championship this Saturday.
