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Paul Maholm’s Gem, Justin Upton’s Bat Lead Atlanta Braves Past Miami Marlins
April 9th, 2013 at 9:08 AM
Atlanta Braves fans can expect that Justin Upton and Paul Maholm will eventually look human, but they showed no signs Monday night in their road opener against the Miami Marlins. Upton produced all of the Braves' runs and finished a triple short of the cycle while Maholm threw a gem...
Jason Heyward, Justin Upton Hit Back-to-back Homers in First Atlanta Braves Spring Training Win
February 25th, 2013 at 8:02 PM
The Atlanta Braves showed off their new-look outfield's capabilities Monday afternoon when Jason Heyward and Justin Upton hit back-to-back homers in their 7-6 win over the Miami Marlins. The win was their first of Spring Training.
Heyward led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a homer to right field...
Atlanta Braves’ Kris Medlen and Craig Kimbrel to Pitch for Team USA
January 17th, 2013 at 11:25 AM
The World Baseball Classic is set for it's third installment this spring, and two prominent members of the Atlanta Braves pitching staff have been invited by manager Joe Torre to take part: Kris Medlen and Craig Kimbrel.
Medlen, led the major league in nearly every category over the second half of...
Atlanta Braves Trade Tommy Hanson to Los Angeles Angels
November 30th, 2012 at 3:09 PM
The Atlanta Braves continued to reshape their roster this week by trading starting pitcher Tommy Hanson to the Los Angeles Angels for bullpen arm Jordan Walden.
Hanson, who had been battling shoulder issues, went 13-10 in 2012 with an ERA of 4.48. The Braves had been concerned with his declining numbers...
Atlanta Braves Use Eight Pitchers to Claim 4-0 Victory Over Pittsburgh Pirates in Regular Season Finale
October 3rd, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Ben Sheets started the last game of his career in the Atlanta Braves' regular season finale, and the Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon.
The Braves used eight pitchers, with Sheets striking out two batters in his one inning of work.
"I'm just glad they gave me an opportunity...
Atlanta Braves Closer Craig Kimbrel Putting up Historic Numbers
October 2nd, 2012 at 11:59 AM
The Atlanta Braves knew they had one of the best closers in baseball at the beginning of the season. What they didn't know was that Craig Kimbrel would be putting the finishing touches on one of the most dominant seasons for a reliever in MLB history.
Kimbrel has appeared 61 times...
Atlanta Braves Shut Out Miami Marlins 3-0 Behind Paul Maholm’s Strong Outing
September 26th, 2012 at 11:58 PM
The Atlanta Braves didn't mount much of an offense against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night, but it didn't matter with Paul Maholm on the mound. The Braves claimed a 3-0 victory over the Marlins despite recording only four hits.
Maholm threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and allowed only five hits....
Atlanta Braves’ Hit Batter Drives in Winning Run for Victory Over Washington Nationals
September 15th, 2012 at 10:27 PM
A night after the Atlanta Braves won a walk-off due to an error by Washington Nationals, they won in another unconventional fashion on Saturday when Andrelton Simmons was hit by a pitch to drive in the winning run. The Braves won 5-4 in another close game at Turner Field.
David Ross...
Kris Medlen Dominates, Atlanta Braves Win 2-1 in Walk-Off Fashion Against Washington Nationals
September 15th, 2012 at 12:01 PM
The Washington Nationals have seemingly had the Atlanta Braves' number all year long. The Braves were finally able to exact a little revenge due to a stellar pitching performance from Kris Medlen and a little luck.
While the Braves were kept in check most of the night, they were able to...
Brian McCann’s Sac Fly in 10th Inning Leads Atlanta Braves to Sweep of New York Mets
September 9th, 2012 at 9:32 PM
The road back to production continued for Brian McCann on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, when he hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lead the Atlanta Braves in a sweep of the New York Mets in a 3-2 final.
The sac fly was McCann's sixth RBI in...
Atlanta Braves Lose Heartbreaker to Philadelphia Phillies in Extra Innings
September 1st, 2012 at 10:03 AM
When Craig Kimbrel takes the mound with a lead, it's usually a sure-fire Atlanta Braves victory. That wasn't the case on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
With a 5-4 lead in the top of the ninth inning, Erik Kratz drilled an 0-2 pitch from Kimbrel into the left field seats...
Kris Medlen Masterful Again in Atlanta Braves’ Win Over San Diego Padres
August 29th, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Kris Medlen kept his unbelievable run going Tuesday night at Petco Park when he led the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres. Medlen threw eight scoreless innings to keep two impressive streaks alive.
On the more important note, Medlen extended his franchise record of 17 consecutive starts that...
Atlanta Braves Shut Out San Diego Padres Behind Tim Hudson and the Long Ball
August 14th, 2012 at 11:43 PM
Tim Hudson wasn't going to let the Atlanta Braves' previous two losses turn into a losing streak. Hudson pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings as the Braves claimed a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Hudson gave up only two hits and a walk while striking out four...
Offense Erupts as Atlanta Braves Claim 12-6 Victory Over Philadelphia Phillies
August 8th, 2012 at 11:59 PM
Tim Hudson blew a five-run lead, but the Atlanta Braves came roaring back to claim a 12-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the rubber game of the series on Wednesday night.
Usually when the offense gives Hudson a big lead, it's a guaranteed win. However, Hudson gave up five runs...
Tim Hudson Reaches Milestone in Atlanta Braves Win Over Houston Astros
August 4th, 2012 at 8:52 AM
With the Atlanta Braves bullpen desperately needing a break, Tim Hudson churned out a strong start into the eighth inning to win his fifth straight decision. Little did he know, it was also his 100th win as a member of the Braves as they beat the hapless Houston Astros 4-1...
Tim Hudson Overcomes Early Struggles, Leads Atlanta Braves Past Miami Marlins
July 24th, 2012 at 11:02 PM
There is good reason Atlanta Braves starting pitcher TIm Hudson has earned the nickname of "Bulldog," and he showed it again Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins in the Braves' 4-3 win at Marlins Park.
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Hudson allowed the fish to jump out to an early 3-1 lead, but he dominated over...
Atlanta Braves Overcome Nine-Run Deficit, Stun Washington Nationals in 11 Innings
July 21st, 2012 at 9:00 AM
When it seemed the Atlanta Braves were in for another series of struggling against the Washington Nationals, they overcame a nine-run deficit, gave up the lead and then finally held on in 11 innings to win 11-10 Friday night at Nationals Park.
With the last Braves comeback of nine runs coming...
Three-run Eighth Inning, Reversed Call Boost Atlanta Braves Over New York Mets
July 15th, 2012 at 8:27 AM
The Atlanta Braves pushed their winning streak to six games, courtesy of a late rally off the New York Mets bullpen. Jason Heyward hit the go-ahead RBI-single to cap off a three-run eighth in the 8-7 win Saturday at Turner Field.
The eighth inning began with the Braves down 7-5, but...
Atlanta Braves Use Patience in 7-5 Victory Over New York Mets
July 14th, 2012 at 10:00 AM
The Atlanta Braves opened the second half of the season on a good note with a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.
The Braves' second half started much like their first half ended: defeating a division rival and losing their starting shortstop to injury. Despite Jack Wilson...
Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves Reps Come up Big in 2012 All-Star Game
July 10th, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Chipper Jones picked up a hit and a good laugh in the 2012 All-Star Game, the last one of us career. Dan Uggla also picked up a hit and an RBI in the National League's 8-0 win at Kauffman Stadium.
With a second half pennant race ahead of them, the Atlanta...
