Bullpen Blows it for the Braves

If only MLB games were like little league and they only went to seven innings, then things would have been different for the Braves. Oh but they’re not and that eighth inning bit Atlanta again as Will Ohman surrendered a bases loaded double to Carlos Delgado that scored the winning run and began a five run inning that handed the Mets a 7-3 win.

The loss followed a 5-0 shut out defeat on Monday. Can we just talk about how the Braves got man-handled by Barry Zito? 2008 Barry Zito! Not 2002 Cy Young Award winning Zito when he was 23-5 and had a 2.75 ERA. 2008, 5.73 ERA Barry Zito. Granted, he’s been doing a bit better in the second half, but still. The loss capped a four game series in which Braves scored a combined two runs in their three losses and besides Saturday’s 11-5 win, seemed almost content in their fourth place divisional standings.

Oh but why am I getting so down on Atlanta? They have suffered an injury plagued season unlike any other. And they have very little to play for besides you know pride and for the sake of their many fans that have to be taunted by their stupid Mets fan co-workers. Oh but I digress. Maybe they can make up yesterday’s botched game with a win Wednesday night. Especially with Jair Jurrjens taking the mound for the Bravos while Mike Pelfrey goes up for the Metsies.
(Photo: Frank Franklin, II/AP; John Bazemore/AP)

News&Notes: He was supposed to be with the team for one year, working as a stop gap until Jordan Schaffer was ready to join the bigs, but the Braves could be holding onto Mark Kotsay for an additional year…Tom Glavine will undergo surgery, whether it’s Tommy John surgery or something less serious, remains to be seen…Click here for the “Where are they now” Sid Bream edition...Speaking of where are they now, former Brave Greg Maddux was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate