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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
It all comes together in doubleheader sweep
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There are so many good things to talk about after the Braves’ doubleheader SWEEP OF THE METS yesterday (I just love typing that) … I almost don’t know where to begin.
• The 17 consecutive batters retired by Tom Glavine in the first game.
• Jorge Campillo’s extremely impressive start in the second game (six shutout innings with seven strikeouts, allowing only three hits). Ladies and gentlemen, I think we may have found ourselves that desperately needed starter at the back of the rotation.
• The bullpen’s 20-inning scoreless streak (which ended harmlessly in the eighth inning of game two).
• Mark Teixeira’s hope-inspiring 4-for-5 performance.
• Chipper Jones going 2-for-4 in the second game to end that mini-slump (2-for-11 in his previous three games) and push his average to .409.
• The Braves’ bench, which now features speed, versatility and a little pop.
• The cherry on top is that it all happened against the Mets and moved the Braves past them into a tie for second with the Phillies.
What were the best things you saw in yesterday’s doubleheader? And how do you think Campillo would do coming off three days’ rest against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, as the Braves are considering?
As for today, we could use some good news on Yunel Esobar’s right knee. The collision at second base that ended the game last night was brutal. The young shortstop said, “No DL,” as he was being helped off the field, but the possibility that he’ll miss some time obviously exists. Good thing Omar Infante has looked so good since coming off his stint on the DL.
Photos from the doubleheader and more Braves coverage.
Upcoming TV Schedule
Wednesday: vs. Mets, 7:00, FSN/ESPN
Thursday: vs. Mets, 7:00, Peachtree TV
Friday: vs. D’backs, 7:30, Peachtree TV
Saturday: vs. D’backs, 3:55, FOX
Sunday: vs. D’backs, 1:30, SportSouth
Monday: vs. D’backs, 1:00, SportSouth
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