19 and counting

SQUA-DOOSH! again.   Two more to (mildly interesting recent) history! It wasn’t the typical “oh god the Nats are awful” shutout.  They got 9 hits and a walk.   But as we’ve...

Rockies win fifth in a row, still eight back

The 2008 Rockies, as disappointing as they’ve been, just refuse to die. After an awful homestand that had me contemplating the Rockies’ obituary for the season, the Rockies decided to...

Minor League Recap 8/20

Scranton rattles Rochester, 7-2Ian Kennedy was the starter, and was up and down.  In 5 innings, the righty from USC gave up 4 runs on 7 hits and a walk, but struck out 9. Scott Patterson struck out...

Zito Shuts Down Braves as Giants Win 5-0

The Braves were held to seven hits this past Monday against the Giants as Barry Zito recorded his seventh win of the season.  The Braves starter Jorge Campillo gave up three runs in the First but the...

Braves Drop First Two Games of Series Against Mets

The Braves lost the first two games of a three-game series to the Mets at Shea Stadium 7-3 and 6-3.  Jo-Jo Reyes got the start in the first game, his first start since returning from Triple-A.  He...