Two Game Update

Well I have a little bit of catching up to do. I was a little busy Saturday with work and a family gathering. Saturday wasn't a pleasant game for Tommy Hanson and for us fans. Today (Sunday) turned out to be a fantastic day.

Saturday

Atlanta 3, Washington 6

The day started off with a rain delay. Perhaps the poor weather contributed to Hanson's poor start. Either way, we need consistency from him, I like knowing that the Braves have a good chance of winning in games he is scheduled to start. I don't like having to guess which Hanson we might get.

- Another rain delay during the fourth inning might have been the best thing for Tommy. He gave up five hits and four runs (three being earned), walked one, and struck out one batter. He also had a poor pick off attempt that was ruled an error. Hanson gave up a three run home run to former Brave Rick Ankiel. Much better days are ahead.

- The bullpen did alright for 4.1 innings of work. Martinez, Linebrink, Sherrill, Moylan, and O'Flaherty combined gave up five hits, two runs, walked three and struck out three.

- The offense didn't come through in clutch situations. They had ten hits but could only score three runs. They left 15 runners on base throughout the game. Despite all of these runners, the two home runs the Braves had were solo shots.

- Dan Uggla hit his first home run as an Atlanta Brave.

- Alex Gonzalez is having a nice start to the season. He was 3-3 with a walk and a home run.

- Rookie Freddie Freeman was 2-4.

Sunday

Atlanta 11, Washington 2

Now that is more like it. Tim Hudson pitched well and the hitting was spot on.

- Tim Hudson pitched seven innings, giving up three hits, one run, walking one and striking out five. He only threw 85 pitches. I like the idea that he didn't pitch another inning or completed the game. With the huge lead and being only three games into the season, there was no reason to work him more.

- Jonny Ventures gave up a run in his one inning of relief. That must be a pain considering he went through all of spring training without allowing any runs.

- Martin Prado finally collected a few hits. He was 3-5 with a run scored and one RBI.

- Brian McCann is on fire. He was 3-5 with a run and four RBI.

- Jason Heyward was 2-4 with a walk, one run and one RBI.

Overall it was a good series. They came to a cold, chilly, and rainy Washington D.C. and left with the series win.

The Braves will visit Milwaukee tomorrow to play the Brewers. Brandon Beachy will start the series.