Author: Mac Thomason

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – August 22, 2012 – ESPN.

And then there’s Kris Medlen. It’s a lot to ask of a kid coming off of surgery to be the staff ace, but so … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals – Box Score – August 20, 2012 – ESPN.

Braves pitchers combined for eleven consecutive scoreless innings — and lost. It’s kind of annoying, really.

The Braves took the lead in the top of … Finish Reading

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 19, 2012 – ESPN.

The “doesn’t know how to win” jokes are starting to lose their humor. Mike Minor had one of his best games, plenty good enough … Finish Reading

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 18, 2012 – ESPN.

You know, you don’t often see a pitcher (or a team — in three innings of work the bullpen allowed no hits or runs) … Finish Reading

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 17, 2012 – ESPN.

Well, that’s another win. It may only serve to keep pace with the won’t-lose Nats, but it’s a lot better than the alternative, which … Finish Reading

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 16, 2012 – ESPN.

After losing the first game of this four-game series, the Braves made the rest look like a blowout tennis match (6-0, 6-1, 6-0) with … Finish Reading

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 15, 2012 – ESPN.

Another strong start for Paul Maholm, who among other things is working deep into games, taking pressure off the bullpen. In each of … Finish Reading

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 14, 2012 – ESPN.

The Braves bounced back, and so did Tim Hudson, who had a catastrophic five-run inning in his last start against the Phillies (only for … Finish Reading

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 13, 2012 – ESPN.

I hope that the Braves aren’t starting another one of their slumps. This isn’t the time.

The first eleven Braves were retired in order. … Finish Reading

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets – Box Score – August 12, 2012 – ESPN.

The problem is that as well as the Braves have been playing, the teams they’re competing with are also playing well, so even winning … Finish Reading