Braves get Series win over the Fish

After Wednesday’s 4-1 loss, the Braves rebounded nicely with a 4-2 win over the Marlins, giving them the series. Charlie Morton dazzled in six innings allowing just two runs, picking up his fourth win of the season and his first win at Turner Field. But it was all-star catcher Brian McCann who had the game winning three run homer in the fifth inning that sealed the win for Atlanta. The series win was their first at home in almost two months. (That totally surprised me when I read that this morning. I know it's been bad, but remember a few months ago when they couldn't lose at home?)

As I had mentioned on Tuesday, I attended the Yankees/Red Sox game on Wednesday, which could have been recently traded Mark Kotsay’s first game with Boston. He did arrive in time, but was not used. Instead he had to wait until Thursday to make his first start with his new team.

With the departure of Kotsay, the Braves called up Josh Anderson to fill his spot.
(Photos: Gregory Smith/AP; Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

News&Notes: Reliever Rafael Soriano underwent elbow surgery on Thursday. He is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training…The Braves signed veteran pitcher Elmer Dessens to a Major League contract for the remainder of the 2008 season…Casey Kotchman has been placed on the restricted list as he continues to stay by his mother’s side in a St. Petersburg, FL hospital. It is unknown when he will return to the team. My get well wishes go out to her.

It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate