Braves Report

There’s a way to rebound from a no-hitter and there’s a way to rebound from a no-hitter. I’m not sure what this was an example of, but it involved Jason Heyward and a walk-off win. A very good way to bounce back. Let’s go.

Jurrjens started this game and he was awesome: 8 innings, 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 9 strikeouts. It’s good to see him recover from that fustercluck against the Padres. Unfortunately, in typical Braves’ fashion, he was provided with virtually no run support and received a no decision for his effort. O’Flaherty came on in the 9th, struck out 1, and would earn the win. One thing I’d like to say is how impressed I am with the pitching staff. With only a few blemishes, they’ve been very solid, and the bullpen has been phenomenal. Maybe McDowell finally figured out how to go through to these pitchers.

Apparently Jason Heyward wants this to be the year of Jason Heyward, because he has done nothing but impress this season. He only had one hit, but it was a good one. In the 9th inning, trailing by 1, he knocked in the walk-off single to left field to score Martin Prado and Brooks Conrad.

Jubilation ensued.

Other than that, he was walked in for a run earlier in the game, giving him 3 RBIs on the day and 15 for the season. How phenomenal has he been? Martin Prado also knocked in a run on a sac fly. He’s been really impressive this year, too. Keep up the good work, fellas.

Braves take the series and the game, 4-3.

Next game, Tuesday @ 7:10 PM EST on Peachtree TV and MLBN (it’ll be blacked out for me) against the Phillies.

Hanson (1 – 1, 2.38) vs. Kendrick (0 – 0, 17.47).