Braves(ASB 04)

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*Note I've got to go away on the 8th of July but it will continue when I get back.

Braves Win On Final At Bat

It took Back to Back doubles from Gary Sheffield and Chipper Jones to score the game winning run to win the game by a score of 8-7.

"This Montreal team has really improved, we narrowly escaped with the W and that's the most important thing." Said manager Bobby Cox

WP:Ray King(1-0)
LP:Scott Stewart(0-1)

POG: Chipper Jones- 3-5, GW RBI

Other Notes: Montreal Starter Javier Vazquez was ejected in the third inning for throwing at Gary Sheffield. Greg Maddux was ejected the following inning for throwing at Vlad G.

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BRAVES WIN AGAIN IN THEIR LAST AT BAT

The Atlanta Braves won their second consecutive game on their last at bat. However this game was a marathon 19 inning game.

"I think everybody is exhausted from this game," said Left Fielder Chipper Jones, "I think both teams will still be feeling the effects of this game during tomorrows game."

The Braves had to come from behind three times in the game. Eventually tying the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to eventually send the game through ten extra innings just to decide a winner.

It all ended in the bottom of the nineteenth inning and here's TBS announcer Don Sutton with the call.

"Robert Fick at the plate and there are runners on first and second with two outs in the bottom of the 19th inning. 1-2 count, Day delivers, and Fick pops up to center, but wilkerson loses it and the run comes around. BRAVES WIN

wp:John Smoltz(1-0)
LP:Sun-Woo Kim(0-1)
S:nobody

Braves Fast Fact: No Braves starter has a decision this season.

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

BRAVES WIN AGAIN IN THEIR LAST AT BAT

The Atlanta Braves won their second consecutive game on their last at bat. However this game was a marathon 19 inning game.

"I think everybody is exhausted from this game," said Left Fielder Chipper Jones, "I think both teams will still be feeling the effects of this game during tomorrows game."

The Braves had to come from behind three times in the game. Eventually tying the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to eventually send the game through ten extra innings just to decide a winner.

It all ended in the bottom of the nineteenth inning and here's TBS announcer Don Sutton with the call.

"Robert Fick at the plate and there are runners on first and second with two outs in the bottom of the 19th inning. 1-2 count, Day delivers, and Fick pops up to center, but wilkerson loses it and the run comes around. BRAVES WIN

wp:John Smoltz(1-0)
LP:Sun-Woo Kim(0-1)
S:nobody

Braves Fast Fact: No Braves starter has a decision this season.

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

BRAVES WIN AGAIN IN THEIR LAST AT BAT

The Atlanta Braves won their second consecutive game on their last at bat. However this game was a marathon 19 inning game.

"I think everybody is exhausted from this game," said Left Fielder Chipper Jones, "I think both teams will still be feeling the effects of this game during tomorrows game."

The Braves had to come from behind three times in the game. Eventually tying the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to eventually send the game through ten extra innings just to decide a winner.

It all ended in the bottom of the nineteenth inning and here's TBS announcer Don Sutton with the call.

"Robert Fick at the plate and there are runners on first and second with two outs in the bottom of the 19th inning. 1-2 count, Day delivers, and Fick pops up to center, but wilkerson loses it and the run comes around. BRAVES WIN

wp:John Smoltz(1-0)
LP:Sun-Woo Kim(0-1)
S:nobody

Braves Fast Fact: No Braves starter has a decision this season.

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EXPOS AVOID SWEEP

It took a two out rbi single from Jose Vidro to give the lead to the Montreal Expos for good in the top of the seventh inning. Ray King was brought in to help preserve a tie, at least until the bottom of that inning, but he couldn't and allowed what would end up being the game winning run.

"All three games were close," said Manager Bobby Cox "As long as you win more than you lose every series you should be near the top of the league.

WP:Javier Vazquez(in Relief)(1-0)
LP:Ray King(1-1)
S: Scott Stewart

Braves Fast Fact: Javy Lopez has the lowest batting average of all everyday players at .091(1-11)

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

EXPOS AVOID SWEEP

It took a two out rbi single from Jose Vidro to give the lead to the Montreal Expos for good in the top of the seventh inning. Ray King was brought in to help preserve a tie, at least until the bottom of that inning, but he couldn't and allowed what would end up being the game winning run.

"All three games were close," said Manager Bobby Cox "As long as you win more than you lose every series you should be near the top of the league.

WP:Javier Vazquez(in Relief)(1-0)
LP:Ray King(1-1)
S: Scott Stewart

Braves Fast Fact: Javy Lopez has the lowest batting average of all everyday players at .091(1-11)

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

EXPOS AVOID SWEEP

It took a two out rbi single from Jose Vidro to give the lead to the Montreal Expos for good in the top of the seventh inning. Ray King was brought in to help preserve a tie, at least until the bottom of that inning, but he couldn't and allowed what would end up being the game winning run.

"All three games were close," said Manager Bobby Cox "As long as you win more than you lose every series you should be near the top of the league.

WP:Javier Vazquez(in Relief)(1-0)
LP:Ray King(1-1)
S: Scott Stewart

Braves Fast Fact: Javy Lopez has the lowest batting average of all everyday players at .091(1-11)

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BRAVES WIN YET AGAIN IN FINAL AT BAT

Robert Fick drove in his second run in the bottom of the eleventh inning to the delight of the fans at Turner Field as the Braves picked up the 3-2 victory.

"We played with tremendous heart for all eleven of those innings, we wren't like some teams where they pack in it after giving up the game tying home run in the top of the ninth. No, no that's not what we do, we play our asses off for however long the game goes, whether it be 9 innings or 19 innings like the other night. Because when you play to win, well nothing else matters." said manager Bobby Cox.

WP:Mike Vinafero(1-0)
LP:Oswaldo Meiara(0-1)

Braves Fast Fact: The Braves have won all three of their games in their final at bat.

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BRAVES WIN YET AGAIN IN FINAL AT BAT

Robert Fick drove in his second run in the bottom of the eleventh inning to the delight of the fans at Turner Field as the Braves picked up the 3-2 victory.

"We played with tremendous heart for all eleven of those innings, we wren't like some teams where they pack in it after giving up the game tying home run in the top of the ninth. No, no that's not what we do, we play our asses off for however long the game goes, whether it be 9 innings or 19 innings like the other night. Because when you play to win, well nothing else matters." said manager Bobby Cox.

WP:Mike Vinafero(1-0)
LP:Oswaldo Meiara(0-1)

Braves Fast Fact: The Braves have won all three of their games in their final at bat.

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

BRAVES WIN YET AGAIN IN FINAL AT BAT

Robert Fick drove in his second run in the bottom of the eleventh inning to the delight of the fans at Turner Field as the Braves picked up the 3-2 victory.

"We played with tremendous heart for all eleven of those innings, we wren't like some teams where they pack in it after giving up the game tying home run in the top of the ninth. No, no that's not what we do, we play our asses off for however long the game goes, whether it be 9 innings or 19 innings like the other night. Because when you play to win, well nothing else matters." said manager Bobby Cox.

WP:Mike Vinafero(1-0)
LP:Oswaldo Meiara(0-1)

Braves Fast Fact: The Braves have won all three of their games in their final at bat.

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BRAVES MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW OVER MARLINS

The Braves picked up the victory on the coattails of a four run fourth inning. Jason Marquis started the game and pitched excellent while picking up his first victory of the season. John Smoltz came in to preserve a two run lead and pick up his first save on the year.

Marlins Box Score
2B:Piere(2)
3B:nobody
HR:Nobody
RBI:Lowell 2 (3,4), Rodriguez(3), Hollandsworth(2)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:nobody
OA:nobody

Braves Box Score

2B:C. Jones 2(3,4)
3B:nobody
HReRosa(1)
RBI:C. Jones 2(3,4), DeRosa 2(1,2), A Jones(5), Fick(5)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:Castillia(1)
OA:nobody

"We played great out there" said manager Bobby Cox.

With the win the Braves run the record up to an NL east divison leading 4-1, while with the loss the Marlins drop to 1-4.

WP:Jason Marquis
LP:Mark Redman(0-1)
Save:John Smoltz(1)

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

BRAVES MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW OVER MARLINS

The Braves picked up the victory on the coattails of a four run fourth inning. Jason Marquis started the game and pitched excellent while picking up his first victory of the season. John Smoltz came in to preserve a two run lead and pick up his first save on the year.

Marlins Box Score
2B:Piere(2)
3B:nobody
HR:Nobody
RBI:Lowell 2 (3,4), Rodriguez(3), Hollandsworth(2)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:nobody
OA:nobody

Braves Box Score

2B:C. Jones 2(3,4)
3B:nobody
HReRosa(1)
RBI:C. Jones 2(3,4), DeRosa 2(1,2), A Jones(5), Fick(5)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:Castillia(1)
OA:nobody

"We played great out there" said manager Bobby Cox.

With the win the Braves run the record up to an NL east divison leading 4-1, while with the loss the Marlins drop to 1-4.

WP:Jason Marquis
LP:Mark Redman(0-1)
Save:John Smoltz(1)

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

BRAVES MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW OVER MARLINS

The Braves picked up the victory on the coattails of a four run fourth inning. Jason Marquis started the game and pitched excellent while picking up his first victory of the season. John Smoltz came in to preserve a two run lead and pick up his first save on the year.

Marlins Box Score
2B:Piere(2)
3B:nobody
HR:Nobody
RBI:Lowell 2 (3,4), Rodriguez(3), Hollandsworth(2)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:nobody
OA:nobody

Braves Box Score

2B:C. Jones 2(3,4)
3B:nobody
HReRosa(1)
RBI:C. Jones 2(3,4), DeRosa 2(1,2), A Jones(5), Fick(5)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:Castillia(1)
OA:nobody

"We played great out there" said manager Bobby Cox.

With the win the Braves run the record up to an NL east divison leading 4-1, while with the loss the Marlins drop to 1-4.

WP:Jason Marquis
LP:Mark Redman(0-1)
Save:John Smoltz(1)

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"IN VINNY WE TRUST" CASTILLIA DRIVES IN TWO IN BRAVES SHUTOUT VICTORY

Vinny Castillia drove in two runs as Greg Maddux pitched a gem and the Braves picked up the 4-0 shut out victory.

"We played good in the field and with the wood," said Right Fielder Gary Sheffield

Marlins Box Score

2B:Encarnacion(2), Redmond(1)
3B:Nobody
HR:nobody
RBI:nobody
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:nobody
OA:nobody

Braves Box Score
2B:Maddux(1)
3B:nobody
HR:Castilla(1), Sheffield(2)
RBI:Castilla 2(3,4), Sheffield(4), Bragg(1)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
OA:nobody

"I'm pleased with our output, on the day and so far in the season" said manager Bobby Cox, "We've been getting some output from some unexpected sources, and some of the people we expected to produce haven't and we will deal with that situation."

WP:Greg Maddux(1-0)
LP:A.J. Burnett(0-1)
Save:nobody

POG:Vinny Castilla(ATL):1-4, HR, 2 RBI

Braves Fast Fact: Today's shut out was the first of the season for the Braves.

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Re: Braves(ASB 04)

"IN VINNY WE TRUST" CASTILLIA DRIVES IN TWO IN BRAVES SHUTOUT VICTORY

Vinny Castillia drove in two runs as Greg Maddux pitched a gem and the Braves picked up the 4-0 shut out victory.

"We played good in the field and with the wood," said Right Fielder Gary Sheffield

Marlins Box Score

2B:Encarnacion(2), Redmond(1)
3B:Nobody
HR:nobody
RBI:nobody
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
E:nobody
OA:nobody

Braves Box Score
2B:Maddux(1)
3B:nobody
HR:Castilla(1), Sheffield(2)
RBI:Castilla 2(3,4), Sheffield(4), Bragg(1)
SB:nobody
CS:nobody
OA:nobody

"I'm pleased with our output, on the day and so far in the season" said manager Bobby Cox, "We've been getting some output from some unexpected sources, and some of the people we expected to produce haven't and we will deal with that situation."

WP:Greg Maddux(1-0)
LP:A.J. Burnett(0-1)
Save:nobody

POG:Vinny Castilla(ATL):1-4, HR, 2 RBI

Braves Fast Fact: Today's shut out was the first of the season for the Braves.