Bad News Braves

Don't look now, but the Atlanta Braves are on the cusp of losing...again. Down 6-3 when I started writing this article, Chipper Jones didn't like the verbage. After falling behind in the count 0-2, Larry just drilled a solo shot to right field. Braves are now behind 6-4 in the bottom of the 8th. Casey Kotchman has just grounded out and Jeff Francoeur steps into the box. The former Parkview Panther stuck out swinging to record the second out of the inning. JJ Putz now faces Brandon Jones and his dismal .250 batting average. The recent call up ain't exactly sizzlin' at the plate. However, the youngster just reached base with a single down the left field line. Backup catcher, David Ross is up to bat. In the background, there's a very faint tomahawk chop going on. Reminds me of an FSU's getting stomped, but let's cheer them anyway situation. Not that I care about the 'Noles. I don't. Not at all. Unless, of course they're playing another squad from Florida in college football. Ross strikes out and the Braves are rally-less in the 8th.
Former Brave, Gary Sheffield is now batting with one out in the top of the 9th for NY. It's always refreshing to hear this dude draw boos. The fidgety batter is proving to be a tough out. With 3 balls and 2 strikes, Sheffield takes ball 4. Braves pitcher, Bennett (I don't know who he is either) throws to 1st and Gary is picked off en route to second base. Jose' Reyes immediately followed that play with a single. Very bad throw by Braves catcher David Ross, as Reyes steals second. Jose' represents a big run, if he scores. That could be a dagger in the heart of any 9th inning rally Atlanta hopes to impose. But, you can (in a northern accent)forgetaboutit. Next batter grounds out. Here come the Braves, down two. If the final inning gets interesting, I'll post updates in the comments section. Rookie CF Jordan Schafer leads off for Atlanta.