The Braves opened their 6-game homestand in grand style last night, blasting the Astros 12-4 in the 1st of 3 games from Turner Field.
There were 4 Atlanta home runs--2 from Kelly Johnson along with 5 RBI's. Brian McCann and Jeff Francouer also went deep. Chuck James earned the pitching win, his 9th of the season.
Earlier Tuesday, the Braves finalized three trades, which bolstered the lineup and bullpen. Slugging 1st baseman Mark Teixeira and reliever Ron Mahay come over from Texas. The Braves acquired closer Octavio Dotel from Kansas City, along with pitcher Royce Ring from San Diego. Of the players traded away yesterday, that included young catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia going to the Rangers. For the Braves tonight, Teixeira is expected to make his Atlanta debut at 1st base.
Go to GPB Sports Insider for more on the Braves' trades.
There were 4 Atlanta home runs--2 from Kelly Johnson along with 5 RBI's. Brian McCann and Jeff Francouer also went deep. Chuck James earned the pitching win, his 9th of the season.
Earlier Tuesday, the Braves finalized three trades, which bolstered the lineup and bullpen. Slugging 1st baseman Mark Teixeira and reliever Ron Mahay come over from Texas. The Braves acquired closer Octavio Dotel from Kansas City, along with pitcher Royce Ring from San Diego. Of the players traded away yesterday, that included young catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia going to the Rangers. For the Braves tonight, Teixeira is expected to make his Atlanta debut at 1st base.
Go to GPB Sports Insider for more on the Braves' trades.
