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gpellis · 04-13-2010, 10:31 AM

Braves Take Rubber Match 7-4
San Francisco, California
April 11, 2010
Associated Press

The Atlanta Braves offense came alive, if only momentarily, for a 7-4 win over the Giants. The offense has been struggling against the Giants this series, but through the first five innings of today's game, Atlanta held a 7-0 lead. Three errors by the Giants really set them back in this one as Atlanta scored at every opportunity.

Chipper Jones roped his first triple of the season in the 5th inning and Nate McLouth drilled his first homerun early in the 4th inning with one on base. The Braves were not without their problems, also booting two balls. They continue to have problems with fielding.

"We have to get better. Our infield has to get stronger or it is going to cost us some games late in the season. I know it is still early in the year but we have to get it going," said manager Bobby Cox.

Derek Lowe picked up his second win of the early season giving the Braves 6 strong innings, allowing three runs, one earned. Kris Medlen came in relief before leaving with a herniated disc in his back and will likely miss three weeks. Medlen is Atlanta's long relief pitcher so they will have to look somewhere in the organization to find someone to replace him for the next month.

Wagner picked up his fourth win of the season. The Braves and Jair Jurrjens will head to San Diego to take on the Padres at Petco Park.

Probable Matchup
J. Jurrjens (0-0, 3.00 ERA) v. K. Correia (0-0, 4.50 ERA)

Other News in the MLB
David Ross C signs a two year contract extension with Atlanta for two years at $4,000,000.

Ichiro Suzuki is the first AL Player of the Week. Suzuki hit .464 with 1 homerun and 6 RBIs.

Jason Bay won the NL's Player of the Week, hitting .500 with 3 homeruns and 7 RBI. Unfortunately for the Mets Jason Bay is injured and out for quite a while.

Team Stats
Record: 5-1, 1st NL East

Batting Average: .206 (16th in NL)
On-Base Percentage: .356 (1st in NL)
Slugging Percentage: .354 (13th in NL)
On-Base + Slugging: .711 (10th NL)
Runs Scored: 27 (T-8th NL)
Hits: 39 (16th in NL)
Extra-Base Hits: 13 (13th NL)
Home Runs: 7 (T-4th NL)
Strikeouts: 39 (T-6th NL)
Base on Balls: 42 (1st NL)
Stolen Bases: 1 (T-15th NL)

ERA: 2.21 (2nd NL)
Starters ERA: 2.15 (2nd NL)
Bullpen ERA: 2.35 (4th NL)
Runs Allowed: 20 (T-3rd NL)
Hits Allowed: 53 (T-6th NL)
Opponents AVG: .259 (8th NL)
BABIP: .304 (8th NL)
Home Runs Allowed: 1 (1st NL)
Base on Balls: 14 (T-3rd NL)
Strikeouts: 33 (15th NL)

04-13-2010, 10:31 AM	#8
gpellis Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 180	Braves Take Rubber Match 7-4 San Francisco, California April 11, 2010 Associated Press The Atlanta Braves offense came alive, if only momentarily, for a 7-4 win over the Giants. The offense has been struggling against the Giants this series, but through the first five innings of today's game, Atlanta held a 7-0 lead. Three errors by the Giants really set them back in this one as Atlanta scored at every opportunity. Chipper Jones roped his first triple of the season in the 5th inning and Nate McLouth drilled his first homerun early in the 4th inning with one on base. The Braves were not without their problems, also booting two balls. They continue to have problems with fielding. "We have to get better. Our infield has to get stronger or it is going to cost us some games late in the season. I know it is still early in the year but we have to get it going," said manager Bobby Cox. Derek Lowe picked up his second win of the early season giving the Braves 6 strong innings, allowing three runs, one earned. Kris Medlen came in relief before leaving with a herniated disc in his back and will likely miss three weeks. Medlen is Atlanta's long relief pitcher so they will have to look somewhere in the organization to find someone to replace him for the next month. Wagner picked up his fourth win of the season. The Braves and Jair Jurrjens will head to San Diego to take on the Padres at Petco Park. Probable Matchup J. Jurrjens (0-0, 3.00 ERA) v. K. Correia (0-0, 4.50 ERA) Other News in the MLB David Ross C signs a two year contract extension with Atlanta for two years at $4,000,000. Ichiro Suzuki is the first AL Player of the Week. Suzuki hit .464 with 1 homerun and 6 RBIs. Jason Bay won the NL's Player of the Week, hitting .500 with 3 homeruns and 7 RBI. Unfortunately for the Mets Jason Bay is injured and out for quite a while. Team Stats Record: 5-1, 1st NL East Batting Average: .206 (16th in NL) On-Base Percentage: .356 (1st in NL) Slugging Percentage: .354 (13th in NL) On-Base + Slugging: .711 (10th NL) Runs Scored: 27 (T-8th NL) Hits: 39 (16th in NL) Extra-Base Hits: 13 (13th NL) Home Runs: 7 (T-4th NL) Strikeouts: 39 (T-6th NL) Base on Balls: 42 (1st NL) Stolen Bases: 1 (T-15th NL) ERA: 2.21 (2nd NL) Starters ERA: 2.15 (2nd NL) Bullpen ERA: 2.35 (4th NL) Runs Allowed: 20 (T-3rd NL) Hits Allowed: 53 (T-6th NL) Opponents AVG: .259 (8th NL) BABIP: .304 (8th NL) Home Runs Allowed: 1 (1st NL) Base on Balls: 14 (T-3rd NL) Strikeouts: 33 (15th NL)