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 9th quality start in his 13th 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 7th and allowed only a single hit in his lone inning of work. Julian Tavarez came in to pitch the 8th 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 5th. Matt Diaz returned to the starting line-up for the first time since May 27th. 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 6th, at the Phillies at 1:05 Est.
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And finally, at long and blessed last, this lost season is finished. Now, onto the offseason, and fixing this team so we don’t have to endure another campaign like this one.
Bud.
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Comment by Bud — September 29, 2008 @ 8:58 am
Not the best way to end the season, but at least we no longer have to watch this team struggle.
Go Giants!
Comment by BenMurphy — September 29, 2008 @ 10:35 pm