Archive for August, 2008
Delgado, Mets rally past Braves with big 8th (AP)
Carlos Delgado hit a go-ahead double off the left-center fence to end the Mets’ long stretch of bases-loaded futility, and New York broke loose in the eighth inning to rally past the Atlanta Braves 7-3 Tuesday night. Damion Easley delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded and Ramon Castro added an RBI double to [...]
Posted: August 19th, 2008.
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Braves put Gotay on DL, recall Reyes from minors (AP)
The Atlanta Braves placed reserve infielder Ruben Gotay on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained left hamstring and recalled left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes from Triple-A Richmond. Reyes started Tuesday night against the New York Mets, hoping to end a career-worst five-game losing streak. He was 3-9 with a 5.33 ERA for Atlanta before being [...]
Posted: August 19th, 2008.
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Braves recall RHP Reyes to start against Mets (PA SportsTicker)
The Atlanta Braves recalled righthander Jo-Jo Reyes from Class AAA Richmond in order to start Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets.
Posted: August 19th, 2008.
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Glavine to be examined Wednesday by Dr. Andrews (AP)
Braves pitcher Tom Glavine is scheduled to be examined Wednesday by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, a visit that is expected to determine whether the pitcher’s stellar career is over. Glavine, out for the rest of the season with a torn flexor tendon, reiterated Monday what he said after going on the disabled list last [...]
Posted: August 18th, 2008.
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Barry Zito dominates as Giants beat Braves 5-0 (AP)
Barry Zito won for just the third time since the All-Star break, leading the San Francisco Giants over the Atlanta Braves 5-0 Monday. Zito (7-15) allowed five hits in seven innings, struck out three and walked two, combining with Keiichi Yabu and Sergio Romo on a seven-hitter. The major league leader in losses, Zito has [...]
Posted: August 18th, 2008.
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Lincecum limits Braves in Giants’ 3-1 victory (AP)
Tim Lincecum pitched 7 2-3 strong innings, and closer Brian Wilson got San Francisco out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth, helping the Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Showing no bad effects from the bruised knee that forced his last start, Lincecum (13-3) allowed three hits, one run [...]
Posted: August 17th, 2008.
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Hampton gives rotation lift; Braves beat Giants (AP)
Cast in the unlikely role of last man standing among the Braves’ four former 20-game winners, Mike Hampton prospered. Hampton gave up two runs in six innings and Atlanta beat the San Francisco Giants 11-5 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak, including four straight at Turner Field. Hampton gave the Atlanta rotation [...]
Posted: August 16th, 2008.
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Glavine done for year, mulls retirement (PA SportsTicker)
Atlanta Braves lefthander Tom Glavine was shut down for the season on Saturday due to elbow problems that could lead to his retirement, depending on their severity.
Posted: August 16th, 2008.
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Tom Glavine out for season, hopes to pitch in 2009 (AP)
Braves pitcher Tom Glavine is out for the season, and his illustrious career could be over if he needs major surgery on his injured left elbow. The 42-year-old Glavine still hopes to return next year — unless he needs elbow ligament replacement surgery. A 300-game winner, Glavine said Saturday he will be examined by Dr.
Posted: August 16th, 2008.
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Cain, Winn lead Giants past reeling Braves (AP)
Randy Winn had his 100th career homer among his four hits and drove in two runs, helping the San Francisco Giants send the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight loss, 5-1 Friday night. Matt Cain allowed only one run in seven innings to continue his recent string of strong starts. Cain (8-9) has a 1.81 [...]
Posted: August 15th, 2008.
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