Georgia sports for Wednesday, June 20th

The Braves had no luck against Boston starting pitcher Josh Beckett last night as the Red Sox won game-two of the series, 4-0. Beckett went 6 innings before giving way to his bullpen, allowing 4 hits and 2 walks in winning his 10th game of the season. Braves' starter Tim Hudson took the loss, giving up 9 hits and 4 runs in 5-and-a-third innings. David Ortiz hit a home run for Boston. The finale of the series is this evening--Buddy Carlyle gets the start for the Braves.

Georgia Bulldogs' broadcasting legend Larry Munson is talking about retirement. The 84-year-old Munson met with UGA athletics director Damon Evans to discuss possibe contingency plans. Munson has survived prostate cancer, and now suffers from arthritis and back problems. There is no timetable for a concrete decision.

Georgia sports for Tuesday, June 19th

It was a great start for the Braves to their 9-game homestand, as they roughed-up the Red Sox last night at Turner Field, 9-4.

Catcher Brian McCann ripped a 3-run homer within a 4 RBI night. 1st baseman Scott Thorman added a 2-run homer. Chipper Jones and Edgar Renteria each posted 3 hits.

The Braves did much of their damage against Boston starting pitcher Curt Schilling--10 hits and 6 runs in 4-and-a-third innings. For the Braves on the hill, Chuck James got the pitching win, as he allowed 5 hits and 2 runs across 5-and-a-third innings.

Georgia sports for Monday, June 18th

The Braves were 5-2 losers to the Indians in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon. Still, the Braves won 2-of-3 in that series, and finished the road trip with 2 wins in 6 games.

Chipper Jones recorded the 2000th for his career with a 1st inning single. He later added a double. Chipper already has the most hits in Atlanta Braves history, 100 more than Dale Murphy. However, Chipper is 1,599 behind the great Hank Aaron for the franchise record.

The Braves are back home--they'll open a 3-game series in Atlanta against the Boston Red Sox tonight. The Braves start action this evening a game-and-a-half behind the Mets in the NL-East. The visiting Red Sox own the best record in the majors at 44-24.