Fish Take Series

Tonight's Turner Field crowd witnessed another game and another poor performance by a Braves starter. Rookie, Brandon Beachy, gave up 3 first inning runs to the Florida Marlins. But, the Atlanta bats provided 4 on the flip side. However, that scrawny azz lead didn't last long. With 2 out in the second inning, an RBI single by Hanley Ramirez tied the score at 4.

In the 3rd inning, Florida's Gaby Sanchez gave the Fish a one run lead, by drilling a solo HR, much to the dismay of every Tomahawk fan in attendance. Reformed Marlin, Dan Uggla, retied the contest at 5, with a round tripper of his own in the bottom of the fourth. And little changed, until the sorry azz seventh inning.

Florida's John Buck RBI singled in Gaby Sanchez and the Fish took the lead 6-5. Unfortunately, this capped tonight's scoring in Atlanta.

After a 5-0 victory in game 1, the Braves just lost an early series against their foes from Gator Country. Although this currently sucks, it's a long season with many games left on the calendar.

Fiesty Fish

After just one half an inning in Atlanta, Florida has already plated 3 runs. Not a good start for Braves rookie pitcher, Brandon Beachy. Leading 1-0, Marlin Mike Stanton drove in 2 additional fish with an RBI double down the left field line.

This one started to feel like the Braves were in trouble, before the popcorn man could advertise his presence at the Ted. (Cold beer, anybody?)

But, Martin Prado and Nate McLouth decided to bring their bats, tonight. The first and second batters in the Braves first inning produced back to back singles. With runners on first and third, Chipper Jones didn't wait long, to drive in his 1,501 RBI. Facing a 3-2 count, Larry sent an RBI single through the right side of the infield.

Brian McCann followed with a 3 run blast over the right field fence. After a discouraging start, Atlanta leads 4-3 after one inning of play.

Go Braves!

Look for updates in the comments section.

Chipper Jones 1,500 RBI

Trailing 5-0, Atlanta was staring at a pretty dismal night on the Turner Field turf. Aided by the poor performance of Braves starter, Tim Hudson, the Marlins took early command of tonight's game.

But, Chipper Jones provided the home town crowd with a history making moment. With 1 out in the bottom of the ninth, Jones drove a solo HR over the centerfield fence and became the 51st MLB player to record 1,500 RBIs. He is just the 3rd switch hitter in baseball history to accomplish such a feat.

Although Atlanta lost 5-1, this is a great day in Braves history.

Fish battering Braves

On this night in Turner Field, Atlanta's Tim Hudson pitched a Terrible game. The former Auburn Tiger surrendered 7 hits and 5 earned runs. Quite frankly, Hudson was at his worst during the first through third innings. After that, he began to settle down. But, the Sunshine staters had already taken command of the contest.

Making matters worse, the Braves seem to be swinging aluminum foiled bats.

Braves manager, Fredi Gonzalez, is currently wearing that crazy eyed, "What just happened?" expression on his face. But I can't blame him. I am too.

After 7 frustrating innings in Atlanta, Florida's Josh Johnson has yet to yield a hit. This one looks gloomy, but there are still 2 innings left.
Go Braves!

UPDATE: ATLANTA HAS A HIT!! Rookie Freeman with a 1 out double in bottom of 8th and Josh Johnson is done for the evening.

Braves and Fish - Game 2

Florida's Josh Johnson has been spotted an early 1 run lead in tonight's game between the dudes from Gator Country and the Red, White, and Blue clad Braves.

Starting pitcher, Tim Hudson, avoided a potential big fish inning in the first, when Marlin Mike Stanton grounded into a double play to retire the side.

As I type, Prado and McLouth have grounded out. With 1,499 RBIs in his MLB career, Chipper Jones stands inside the batter's box... and takes a base on balls. McCann now batting... Mac goes down on strikes.

Look for some updates in the comments section and feel free to provide your thoughts on tonight's action. Go Braves!

Braves beat Fish

Well, it was good to see Tommy Hanson not suck tonight. He threw 7 shut out innings for the Tomahawks, as Atlanta took the first of a 3 game series against the Marlins.

Jason Heyward and Brian McCann hit solo shots that might still be flyin' over the state of Georgia. But, it was Martin Prado, who caused Chris Volstad to start unraveling on the mound. With 2 out in the 3rd, the Braves left fielder singled and scored on a double off the bat of Nate McLouth. Then, Chipper Jones came through with an RBI single and just like that, Atlanta led 2-0.

With the game still resembling a potential pitcher's duel, Jason Heyward made his presence known with a solo HR in the 4th inning. The Bravos led 3-0 and Volstad was in trouble.

Fast forward to the 5th. Prado led off the inning with a double and was advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Nate McLouth. With a teammate 90 feet away and 1 out, Jones delivered once more. His sac fly put Atlanta on top
4-0. Then, with 2 outs and the bases clear of Braves, Brian McCann drilled a solo HR all the way from Atlanta to Augusta.

Former Fish, Alex Gonzalez, made some sensational plays at second base for the Braves, as Atlanta would win 5-0.

Fish in ATL

The Braves and Marlins have just begun their 3 game series in Atlanta. After an uneventful 1st inning, Marlin Mike Stanton drilled a leadoff double in the top of the 2nd. But, Florida left him stranded 90 feet away.

Tommy Hanson is hoping to shrink his ugly 6.00 ERA down a bit.
For the fish, Chris Volstad (1.80 ERA) has been impressive through 2.

After 3 and a half, Florida has 2 hits but no runs. Atlanta just has nothing. Freeman, pitcher, Prado due up for Bravos.

If this one gets interesting, I'll provide some updates in the comments section.

Braves Update

Since I last typed anything relating to the Atlanta Braves, they've won back to back games. It was good to see the tomahawks take their first series of the season, beating the Nats twice in Washington.

On to Milwaukee... Dan Uggla and Martin Prado solo HRs in 8th put Bravos up 2-1. That was all the offense Atlanta would need. Craig Kimbrel recorded the save.

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Braves fall to .500

The Atlanta Braves were beaten by Washington 6-3 today. Here's a brief glimpse at what transpired...

Tommy Hansen, Atlanta's most talented young pitcher Sucked. Dude gave up 3 earned runs in 4 and 2/3 innings, was consistently behind in the count, and committed an error, which led to Washington's first score.

Braves bats were unable to produce any clutch hitting. Infielder, Brooks Conrad was granted PH duties in the top of the 6th inning. Trailing
4-2, Atlanta had runners on 2nd and 3rd with one scrawny azz out.
Ahead of the count 3-1, Conrad errantly swung and missed at what should have been ball 4. Suddenly facing a 3-2 count, BC went down on strikes. With 2 gone, Martin Prado followed and flied out to end the inning. The Braves really wasted a grand opportunity to creep back into this game.

Washington's Rick Ankiel burned his former team, by driving in 3 runs. His 2 run homer off Tommy Hansen in the 3rd put the Nats up 4-2. As if that wasn't enough, Ankiel sac bunted in another run during the Nats 7th inning.

The Good: Alex Gonzalez and Dan Uggla both hit solo HR for Atlanta. Chipper had an RBI on a 2-5 day at the plate.
The Bad: Leadoff hitter Martin Prado is 0 for 2011.
The Ugly: It's way too early to write anything ugly. I'll save that for later.

Next up... Tim Hudson faces Jordan Zimmerman and the Nats at 1:05 Sunday afternoon.

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