Braves continue to wrack up the losses

The frustration continues for the Braves who not only dropped their fourth straight (10-5 loss to the Cubs) but will likely be without lefty Tom Glavine for the near future after exiting the game with a strained elbow. This would mark Tom’s second trip to the DL this season, which seems like poor timing for a guy who before this season had never been on the DL. Couldn’t spread out your vacation time better, Tom? Oh, but why harp on the bad things; Greg Norton did get a three run homer in the first off Ted Lilly giving the Braves an incredibly early 3-0 lead. If only the game could have ended there, or after the first inning when they held a 3-2 lead. I’m not greedy, I would have taken that, but alas, things just got increasing worse for the Braves and they fell to the Cubs, possibly the only other team in baseball that is as good at home as the Braves were circa two weeks ago.

On the plus side, Chipper Jones came in as a pinch hitter drawing a walk before being replaced by pinch runner Josh Anderson. Jones took batting practice before starting the game in the dugout, but holds out hope for playing today. Honestly, I’d rather him sit than go all superman and play a game earlier than he should have. Omar is holding his own and I’m ok with him playing third for an extra day if it means keeping Chipper healthy longer. We have enough people on the DL, we do not need to add Chipper to the list.

And another bonus, the Braves did not lose any ground in the standings after the Phillies fell to the Marlins, 5-4. Apparenlty Brett Myers sucks on the road, why he couldn't bring his crappy pitching to Turner Field, I don't know. Plus the Mets lost to the D-Backs, 9-5. So at least the Braves weren't the only NL East team losing. (Click here for current standings.) Hey, I'm trying to stay positive here because my cynicism was certainly not winning any games.

The Braves continue their series tonight at Wrigley with ESPN picking up broadcasting rights for the game. Tune in at 8 PM/est to cheer on the Bravos who desperately need the win.
(Photo: Brian Kersey/AP)

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Kate