Braves Can't Get the Sweep

The Braves failed to sweep a struggling Mets team Sunday afternoon losing 3-2. Tommy Hanson struggled again allowing a pair of runs to score in the first inning. He always seems to have trouble to start games. The Braves also can not score any runs when Hanson starts as well.

- Hanson only lasted five innings giving up five hits, three earned runs, and walking two. He did have an impressive nine strikeouts though.

- The bullpen did well and didn't allow any runs in four innings.

- The pitching staff had 14 strikeouts combined.

- The Braves had a couple of opportunities to score some runs but failed to do so. I didn't get a chance to watch the game but there was once instance where the bases were loaded with Hanson was up to bat. He attempted a squeeze bunt with two strikes. He missed the bunt for strike three, and the runner at third was tagged out at home plate. Why not just let the pitcher strike out and take chances with Martin Prado at the plate with two outs?

- Jason Heyward batted 2nd in the lineup today, a spot many have been calling for. However, Nate Mclouth did not play in the game. Heyward was 2-4 and smacked his fourth home run of the season.

- Freddie Freeman has a 10 game hitting streak. He was 1-2 with an RBI.

* The Braves will be taking a long 10 game road trip to the west coast for a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres. This will be tough for the Braves. Tim Hudson will get the start tomorrow night. Lets hope they can come back with at least five wins out the trip.