Braves Report

Ironically the guy whose injury got the snowball started took the hill to close the season out. He pitched well the majority of the starts he had this season. He earned his 9^th quality start in his 13^th start. He pitched 6 innings and allowed 3 runs to cross. He allowed 5 hits and struck out 5 while walking nobody for the first time this year. Jeff Bennett came in to pitch the 7^th and allowed only a single hit in his lone inning of work. Julian Tavarez came in to pitch the 8^th and last frame of the season. He struggled and loaded the bases with no outs, but was able to get out of the jam without giving up a run.

The Braves’ lone run was Brent Lillibridge, who was driven in by Corky Miller, of all people, in the 5^th. Matt Diaz returned to the starting line-up for the first time since May 27^th. He was 0-3 for the game. Josh Anderson continued his push for a job on Opening Day 2009 with a hit. Casey also had a hit, as did Kelly Johnson, who had a pair and hit .429 for the month of September. Chipper pinch hit and was walked. Chipper won the Batting Title. He hit .364 on the year. He beat out Cardinals first baseman, Albert Pujols, who hit .357

Braves lose 1 – 3 and finish the season at 72 – 90.

Next game is on April 6^th, at the Phillies at 1:05 Est.

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