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Braves SWEEP Dodgers, hold them to 3 runs in series

By Matt Berliner

• Braves SWEEP Dodgers 
• Teixeira heating up
• Chipper quad still sore
• Jurrjens K's Andruw 3 times
• Soriano eyes return

The Braves looked solid this weekend vs the Dodgers.  Kelly Johnson had a couple of nice hits, Jeff Francouer and Gregor Blanco also looked very good.  Frenchy hit a nice double in the 8th after Teixeira's two run HR.  The Braves really kept it going.  Blanco went 5 for 9 on the series getting to start all three games.  Matt Diaz came in to replace him in the 7th yesterday and promptly struck out twice.  Matty needs to figure out what is wrong...and fast or Blanco will start platooning with him. Jurrjens also was very effective, striking out a career high, 8 batters, including Andruw 3 times.  The Braves end up sweeping the series, beating LA 6-1, 4-1 and 6-1.

Hudson loses command, Braves fall 6-5

The Braves are falling fast.  5-9 record now.  I don't even know what to say Braves fans.  We have to keep the faith and hope these guys and pull through.  They WILL pull through.

Glavine and Hampton threw pain free from the mounds at Dophin stadium yesterday, which is good news.  Glav wont go on the DL and will make the start on Saturday at home against the Dodgers.  Hampton will need at least 2-3 rehab starts in Richmond before he can come back...he can come off the DL at anytime now. 

Campillio looked sharp again last night, which is about the only good news to report.  Yunel Esocbar hit another 2-run dinger....which pulled us within one run...AGAIN.  We like losing one run games.  We have to stop this.

The bullpen didnt walk in any runs tonight...that has to be good right?

Let's see....so Smoltz is on the mound tonight vs the Marlins.....is Kelly Johnson striking out way too much or is it just me?  I thought this guy was suppose to be patient at the plate? 

If Mark Kotsay grounds into one more double play......I really think Bobby needs to change the batting order.  Ruben Gotay and Gregor Blanco deserve a shot at starting now and then....I would like to see this batting order:

SS Yunel Escobar

Braves take 2 of 3 from struggling Nationals

By Matt Berliner 

It's been 2 days since my last confession...uh...er..blog, because the weather here in San Francisco has been too nice to be inside.  If you've never been here, the Golden Gate Bridge area is the best place to spend a hot spring day, especially if you like bicycling, walking, running, or just to enjoy the sun and the people.

Georgia on my mind: So Tom Glavine's hamstring is sore.  If they have to put him on the DL for 15 days, it's not the end of the world.  He's no good to us hurt all year.  Put him on and let that be that.  The Braves tried to mount a comeback yesterday, and almost looked to have accomplished that, but the Nats outfielders had McCann played perfectly.  The rocket off his bat in the ninth, looked like it was going to sail over their heads.  The baseball gods were once again, not on our sides.

Hudson is Aces, as Braves 3-0 punch Nats!

This is the Tim Hudson we saw in Oakland 4 years ago.  He's been pretty amazing during his time here, but THIS Tim Hudson looks fantastic.  Hudson pitched eight strong innings to slide past the Nationals 3-0.  Matt Chico as well was lights out against a Braves offense that has been very quiet lately. 

Chipper Jones gave us a scare as he hobbled around the bases during a Matt Diaz ninth inning 2 run single, but he was able to play the bottom half.  From the dugout Chipper winched in pain and clearly was limping.  It's his quad you see....we'll have to wait and see.

Braves vs Rockies Postponed, James optioned back to Richmond

By Matt Berliner

The Braves vs Rockies game for today obviously was postponed.  It will be rescheduled for June 18th.

Braves also sent Chuck James back to the minors, and purchased the contract of Jorge Campillo from Richmond.

I like the idea of sending Chuck James down right away.  This shows that the Braves don't want to mess around too much.  You either perform....or you're going back down to Richmond.

The AJC, and ATLfan15 helped with information for this report.