Braves Take Game One of Phillies Series

A surprise win for me, the Phillies have handled the Braves well all season, but things didn't go so well for them this time Too bad the Braves have to play the Phillies while the Mets are running away with the division.

-Lance Cormier pitched well in 5.2 innings. He gave up only one run and struck out 5. Cormier isn't someone you want in your rotation full time, but for now he's serviceable.

-The bullpen did pretty well in preserving the win. Pitching 3.1 innings and allowing no runs. I really like Manny Acosta

-If there is anyone you want in the 2nd half of the season, that is Brian McCann. I love this kid, he having pretty good overall numbers despite them being poor compared to last season. I think this kid can be even better and I'm glad the Braves locked him up for a while.

-The other kid is Jeff Francoeur, hes been pretty solid all season, and has improved greatly compared to last season. The next step would be to sign this guy long term, and I can see that during the off-season. With the possibility of Andruw leaving, that would free up some money. Also, the new ownership seems to be more open to spending than Time Warner.

Buddy Carlyle will pitch for the Braves tonight while Kyle Lohse will pitch for the Phillies. Tough call here...I say the Braves win another.