Braves Report

6. The Braves have lost 6 games in a row as they just seem to be unable to buy a break. What’s worse is they had the lead in this one, but it just slipped away. Let’s go. It’s dark at the bottom of the league.

Hudson started this game and had a decent outing until the last two innings he pitched. He went 6+ innings, threw 94 pitches (53 strikes), allowed 3 runs on 6 hits, 3 walks, and 4 strikeouts. He received a no-decision for his effort. Moylan relieved him in the 7th inning and allowed Hudson’s third run to score. Saito pitched the 8th and allowed a ground-rule double that would be the game winning hit. For this, he got charged with the loss. The pitching staff has seen better nights, but oddly, the bullpen blew it this game, while the starter was solid.

Of course, another reason why the Braves lost was because they did not score enough runs. They tallied up 9 hits, and runs came in the form of a McCann sacrifice fly, a Troy Glaus single, and a Nate McLouth double. The Braves struck early, but after the 4th inning, they were done.

The offense could’ve been more productive.

Not the worst night they’ve ever had, but the pitching staff needed more run support.

Braves drop the opener, 4-3.

Next game, Tuesday @ 8:15 PM EST on Peachtree TV. Lowe (3 – 1, 5.24) vs. Carpenter (2 – 0, 3.60).

Win, dammit.