Well, hello there Mr. Gonzalez, long time no see.

It seemed like over the passed two weeks, every time I’d look at the standings the Braves would always be 6.5 games back, but thanks to their 5-2 win on Wednesday and the Phillies 7-4 loss to the Red Sox, the Braves are now just 5. 5 games back. I know it sounds crazy, but maybe it’s because Mike Gonzalez is back. With the wave of pitchers heading to or on the DL, it’s nice to have some one activated…and get the save. With just one game to go on this road trip, the Braves are now 4-5. With a win today, the Braves could head home with a 5-5 record over the past 10 games. This is huge news for a team that including those four wins, has only gotten 11 other victories on the road. (Or the same amount of losses they have at the Ted.) I know I’m being too sunny again, but if the Braves continue their winning ways at home, road trip splits could be good enough to get them into the playoffs, especially the way Major League teams have been playing on the road. As of last night, only five teams had a winning record away from their home stadiums. FIVE TEAMS!

But I’m getting ahead of myself, back to Wednesday’s action. Tuesday’s game was marred by what looked like a blown double play call. Well on Wednesday, the baseball god’s smiled on Atlanta when in the ninth inning, Rangers closer C.J. Wilson threw a wild pitch to first resulting in extra bases for Jeff Francoeur, who Texas manager Ron Washington argued was running inside the base paths. But the umps ruled in Atlanta’s favor and two batters later Omar Infante singled to drive Francoeur home, beginning what turned out to be a three run rally in their 5-2 win over the Rangers.

News&Notes: Charlie Morton goes for his second start on Thursday. He’ll be facing Texas’ Scott Feldman…Phil Stockman was optioned to AAA-Richmond to make way for Mike Gonzalez on the roster…Speaking of Gonzalez, it was his first appearance since May 15, 2007.
(Photo: Tony Gutierrez/AP)

It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate