The Braves completed a 3-game sweep of the Florida Marlins, winning 5-1 last night in Atlanta. Edgar Renteria had a home run among 3 hits, while Chipper Jones added 2 hits and an RBI. Both Jones and Renteria are in a battle for the National League batting title, hitting in the high 330’s. Mark Teixeira and Andruw Jones also had home runs last night. In was all more than enough to support the pitching of Chuck James, who got the win with 2 hits and no runs allowed in 7 innings. The Braves have won 4-straight overall, and open a 4-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight.
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Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Georgia sports for Wednesday, September 19th
The Braves have won 4 of their last 5 games in their final gasp attempt to try and make the postseason. For a second straight night, they topped the Florida Marlins--Tuesday's final of 4-3. The Braves got run-scoring singles from four different players. On the mound, rookie starter Jo-Jo Reyes earned his first major league victory. He allowed 3 hits and a run in 5 innings of work. With 11 games to go, Atlanta is 5-and-a-half games back in both the race for the NL-East division crown, and the wild card.
The Falcons continue to re-tool their roster, only 2 games into the season. One day after signing 47-year-old placekicker Morten Anderson, the team has gone for quarterback help. Former Jacksonville Jaguar QB Byron Leftwich was signed to a 2-year/7-million dollar contract. He will be a backup--perhaps only for now--to starter Joey Harrington. The Falcons are 0-2 on the young NFL season, and play their home opener this Sunday.
The Falcons continue to re-tool their roster, only 2 games into the season. One day after signing 47-year-old placekicker Morten Anderson, the team has gone for quarterback help. Former Jacksonville Jaguar QB Byron Leftwich was signed to a 2-year/7-million dollar contract. He will be a backup--perhaps only for now--to starter Joey Harrington. The Falcons are 0-2 on the young NFL season, and play their home opener this Sunday.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Georgia sports for Thursday, August 30th
The Braves wrapped their 10-game/3-city road trip in victory, disposing-of the Marlins in Miami last night 7-4. Matt Diaz ripped a pair of home runs to account for his 3 RBI's on the night. Yunel Escobar added a homer. Starting pitcher Buddy Carlyle earned the win after dropping his previous 3 starts. The Braves made a loser of Florida-starter Dontrelle Willis, who has won only once in his past 17 outings. In the bigger picture, the Braves posted 4 wins on the 10-game swing. They stand 5 games behind NL-East division leader New York, and the same 5-game deficit in the race for the wild card playoff spot. Off today, the Braves open a homestand against the Mets Friday night.
College football--Georgia and Georgia Tech are in final preparations for their season opening games Saturday. The Bulldogs are hosting Oklahoma State, while the Yellow Jackets are on the road at Notre Dame.
College football--Georgia and Georgia Tech are in final preparations for their season opening games Saturday. The Bulldogs are hosting Oklahoma State, while the Yellow Jackets are on the road at Notre Dame.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Georgia sports for Tuesday, August 28th
The Braves opened their series in Florida last night, pounding the Marlins 13-2. Brian McCann ripped a grand slam, and Matt Diaz added 4 hits, including a pair of doubles and a home run. The offense supported pitcher Lance Cormier, who threw 7 strong innings for the pitching win. It represented the first victory in 3 weeks for a Braves-starter not named John Smoltz or Tim Hudson. With the win, the Braves drew a game closer to the Mets in the NL-East, now 6 games behind. Atlanta remains 4 back in the wild card race.
Amid all the off-the-field news created by Michael Vick on Monday, the Falcons played their first home game of the preseason last night, scoring the 24-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. With Vick banished from the team, Joey Harrington is the starting quarterback this season. He posted good numbers last night, completing 13 of 21 passes for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Falcons play their final exhibition game of the preseason Friday night.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank in a Monday press conference expressed his feelings following Vick's guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge. Blank said Vick "has let down his fans and his team--he's damaged the reputation of our club and the entire National Football League, and betrayed the trust of many people". Blank also said the team will not cut Vick from the roster right now for purely business reasons. The Falcons are trying to recoup some or all of 22 million dollars in signing bonus money from Vick's contract.
Amid all the off-the-field news created by Michael Vick on Monday, the Falcons played their first home game of the preseason last night, scoring the 24-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. With Vick banished from the team, Joey Harrington is the starting quarterback this season. He posted good numbers last night, completing 13 of 21 passes for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Falcons play their final exhibition game of the preseason Friday night.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank in a Monday press conference expressed his feelings following Vick's guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge. Blank said Vick "has let down his fans and his team--he's damaged the reputation of our club and the entire National Football League, and betrayed the trust of many people". Blank also said the team will not cut Vick from the roster right now for purely business reasons. The Falcons are trying to recoup some or all of 22 million dollars in signing bonus money from Vick's contract.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Georgia sports for Thursday, June 7th
The Braves lost again to the Marlins last night to end their 4-game series, the final of 7-4 Wednesday evening. It was a bumpy performance for starting pitcher Kyle Davies, who allowed 6 hits and 5 runs in 5 innings.
The Braves lost 3-of-4 in the Florida series, and in the bigger picture, have dropped 4 of their past 5 games. The Braves now welcome the Chicago Cubs in town for 4 games. Chuck James gets the pitching start at Turner Field this evening.
The Braves lost 3-of-4 in the Florida series, and in the bigger picture, have dropped 4 of their past 5 games. The Braves now welcome the Chicago Cubs in town for 4 games. Chuck James gets the pitching start at Turner Field this evening.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Georgia sports for Wednesday, June 6th
The Braves split a doubleheader with the Marlins on Tuesday:
The Braves won the afternoon contest, 3-1. Home runs from Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Chris Woodward turned the game in the 7th inning. Braves pitching behind starter Buddy Carlyle and the bullpen held Florida to 3 hits.
The Braves lost the 2nd game, 5-1 last night. The Marlins got a great pitching effort from Rick Vander Hurk, a no-hitter into the 7th inning. He earned his first career victory. John Smoltz took the pitching loss for Atlanta, his record for the season fell to 7-3. The Braves only had 3 hits on offense in the contest.
This afternoon at 1:05, the Braves and Marlins will play their 4th game in the space of 42 hours in this series. Kyle Davies gets the pitching start for Atlanta.
The Braves won the afternoon contest, 3-1. Home runs from Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Chris Woodward turned the game in the 7th inning. Braves pitching behind starter Buddy Carlyle and the bullpen held Florida to 3 hits.
The Braves lost the 2nd game, 5-1 last night. The Marlins got a great pitching effort from Rick Vander Hurk, a no-hitter into the 7th inning. He earned his first career victory. John Smoltz took the pitching loss for Atlanta, his record for the season fell to 7-3. The Braves only had 3 hits on offense in the contest.
This afternoon at 1:05, the Braves and Marlins will play their 4th game in the space of 42 hours in this series. Kyle Davies gets the pitching start for Atlanta.
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