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Giants try to even set in Atlanta Tue Aug 16 10:58:14 2011 EST
pefully the bullpen isn't becoming an issue as well. One night after All-Star closer Brian Wilson failed to lock down a series- opening win, San Francisco turns to the struggling Jonathan Sanchez as it tries to even its four-game set with the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Wilson was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, but gave up a one-out single to Martin Prado before walking Brian McCann, who had homered earlier in the game, to load the bases. After striking out Dan Ug
Braves use ninth-inning rally to dispatch Giants Mon Aug 15 23:08:25 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Freddie Freeman capped a ninth-inning rally with a two-run single off Giants closer Brian Wilson, as the Atlanta Braves notched a 5-4 victory over San Francisco in the opener of a four-game series at Turner Field between contending clubs. Down 4-2, the speedy Jose Constanza beat out an infield single to start the Braves' ninth. After pinch-hitter Eric Hinske walked, Michael Bourn moved both runners into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt. An RBI single to left
Zambrano wants to remain with Cubs Mon Aug 15 20:17:34 2011 EST
not retire. Speaking during a phone interview on Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Zambrano issued his first comments three days after being ejected from his start after throwing at Chipper Jones twice in a particularly ugly road outing against the Atlanta Braves. "I want to keep pitching for the Cubs," Zambrano said. "[It was a] moment of frustration Friday night. I feel so bad that I want to retire. I don't want to be making $18 million and be pitching like crap." After the game, Zambrano, known for
Giants' Sandoval exits game in Atlanta Mon Aug 15 19:34:28 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval exited Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves after fouling a ball off his right foot in the first inning. Sandoval finished the at-bat, reaching on an error, before being replaced in the field by Mike Fontenot in the bottom of the frame. So far this season, Sandoval is hitting .309 with 14 homers and 44 RBI in 80 contests.
Uggla's hit streak ends at 33 Sun Aug 14 17:39:20 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla saw his career-best, 33-game hit streak come to an end Sunday. Uggla went 0-for-3 with a sac fly in the Braves' 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. With one down in the fifth, Uggla lifted a shallow fly down the right field line. Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney sprinted under the ball and made a diving, over-the-shoulder catch to rob Uggla of a sure hit. In the first, he gave the Braves a 1-0 lead with a sac fly to left. He popp
Uggla's streak ends as Braves fall to Cubs Sun Aug 14 17:14:17 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Carlos Pena hit a two-run, seventh-inning homer to vault the Chicago Cubs past the Atlanta Braves, 6-5, in the rubber match of a three-game series. Pena added a sac fly, Darwin Barney went 3-for-5 and scored a pair and Tyler Colvin had a two-run single for the Cubs, winners of 11 of their last 14. John Grabow (3-0) earned the win despite allowing a run in the sixth and Carlos Marmol worked around a Michael Bourn walk to record his 28th save of the season. Dan Uggl
McCann, Linebrink return; Braves place Hanson on DL Sun Aug 14 10:26:55 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves welcomed back All-Star catcher Brian McCann and reliever Scott Linebrink from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. Starting pitcher Tommy Hanson, however, landed on the DL with right shoulder tendinitis, a move retroactive to August 7. McCann hasn't played since July 26 because of a strained left oblique, while a lower back strain shelved Linebrink, who last pitched on July 29. Prior to his DL stint, McCann batted .306 with 18 home runs and 55 RB
Cubs put Zambrano on disqualified list Sat Aug 13 16:33:05 2011 EST
ut pay, casting further uncertainty on the enigmatic starter's future with the team. The move was made Saturday, one day after Zambrano was ejected from his start after throwing at Chipper Jones twice in a particularly ugly outing against the Atlanta Braves. Zambrano will remain on the list for 30 days and is not permitted to have any contact with the team. Reports indicated that the players' union could take action to appeal the decision. Zambrano, of course, is known for his fiery and sometime
Cubs' Zambrano may be retiring Sat Aug 13 00:08:15 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Carlos Zambrano was ejected from Friday's 10-4 loss against the Atlanta Braves, and then told his Chicago Cubs teammates after the game he is retiring. After giving up back-to-back homers to Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla in the fifth inning, Zambrano tried to hit Chipper Jones. Home plate umpire Tim Timmons immediately tossed Zambrano following the second miss. Known for his explosive ad fiery temper, Zambrano had a few words of choice before going to the locker r
Longtime Braves announcer Ernie Johnson Sr. dies Fri Aug 12 23:07:04 2011 EST
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Longtime Atlanta Braves announcer Ernie Johnson Sr. died at the age of 87 on Friday night. He passed away in a hospice, with his wife at his side. The voice of the Braves from 1962 to 1999, Johnson was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2001. Johnson was a middle reliever for the Braves from 1950-1958. He made three appearances in the 1957 World Series against the Yankees. Following his playing days, Johnson moved into the Braves front office as the public r
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