Depression Central

The Braves blew a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning when the Cubs Jim Edmonds lifted a solo shot to tie the game at two a piece. Jeff Ridgway hit Reed Johnson to walk in the winning run in the 11th in the Braves 3-2 loss. The Braves had several chances to win the game but in the end, they came up short, dropping their sixth straight as they head to Anaheim to take on the super tough Angels. Tim Hudson had to be treated for dehydration after tossing six and 2/3 innings allowing just one earned run in his no decision. But at least he didn’t sprain his ankle walking out of Wrigley like another Braves pitcher I know (Jair Jurrjens).

Not all was lost on the day. Jeff Francoeur hit a homerun, his eighth of the season. And they can take heart in knowing they weren’t the only divisional team to blow a lead in the ninth. The Mets “closer” Billy Wagner blew his third straight save opportunity allowing two runs in the ninth before falling to the Diamondbacks 5-4. Plus, the Braves can’t lose forever. Even the ’64 Mets won some games. So things are bound to turn around, why not start in LA? After all, they have two more stops after they play the Angels before heading home, so it would be good idea to pull out a couple wins, otherwise it’s going to be a very long 7 days.
(Photo: Nam Y. Huh/AP)

News&Notes: The Braves sent down Josh Anderson to AAA-Richmond and brought up Brandon Jones. The odd swap of outfielders could allow the Braves to use Mark Teixeira as a DH as they head to Anaheim to play the Angels and then to Texas to take on the Rangers. Another theory is that they could be trying to trade Jones...The Braves are also expecting to call up AAA-Richmond pitcher Charlie Morton. Morton is scheduled start on Saturday against the Angels, moving Jorge Campillo's start to Sunday.

It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate