Atlanta Braves--
The Braves opened a 6-game homestand with an 8-3 loss to the Philidelphia Phillies, leaders of the NL-East division. The Phillies built an early 5-0 lead through 3 innings on the way to victory. The Braves now in their season meetings against Phildelphia have only a single victory in 7 games, and none in 4 games played in Atlanta. The Braves did get good news with the return of two veterans to their lineup: 3rd baseman Chipper Jones returned from missing 8 starts with a quad strain. Outfielder Mark Kotsay was activated off the disabled list after missing 33 games with a lower back strain.
Women's pro basketball/Atlanta Dream--
The rough opening season of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream continues. The Dream lost to the Phoneix Mercury 97-79 last night, pushing Atlanta’s season opening losing streak to a league-record 16 games.
The Braves opened a 6-game homestand with an 8-3 loss to the Philidelphia Phillies, leaders of the NL-East division. The Phillies built an early 5-0 lead through 3 innings on the way to victory. The Braves now in their season meetings against Phildelphia have only a single victory in 7 games, and none in 4 games played in Atlanta. The Braves did get good news with the return of two veterans to their lineup: 3rd baseman Chipper Jones returned from missing 8 starts with a quad strain. Outfielder Mark Kotsay was activated off the disabled list after missing 33 games with a lower back strain.
Women's pro basketball/Atlanta Dream--
The rough opening season of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream continues. The Dream lost to the Phoneix Mercury 97-79 last night, pushing Atlanta’s season opening losing streak to a league-record 16 games.
