Braves Series Wrap-up, July 24-26 -- Tastes Great, Less Filling
Another series wrap-up instead of individual game reports; partially because I was too busy, partially because the Brewers are making me want to puke right now.
Tastes Great:
Yovanni Gallardo--Good to see him getting back on track after some hiccups in June and early July. Walks are still troublesome though, as he's now given at least 4 free passes in three straight starts and walked 3 or more in 9 of his last 10 outings. Yo went 2 for 3 at the plate with an RBI as well, his first hits in quite some time.
Ryan Braun--Has really turned it on since his teammate Chris Smith stuck up for him and plunked Karstens in that Pittsburgh series. Is really driving the ball and driving it up the middle instead of pulling off on everything on the outside part of the plate.
J.J. Hardy--On base 5 times in the three games. He's gotta heat up big-time doesn't he?
Frank Catalanotto--He starts and look at that, 2 for 2 with a walk. At least Macha is using him as the main pinch-hitter now, as he got AB's in both other games as well.
Less Filling:
Manny Parra--Ah yes, back to earth. That's the Manny we know and love. Lots of walks, lots of baserunners.
Chris Smith--He's been terrible since plunking Karstens. Went 2 2/3 in two outings in this series, and gave up 5 runs. Just doesn't have enough stuff to be a legitimate arm down there.
Seth McClung--Another outing, another run allowed. Ho hum.
Mike Burns--Removed from the rotation, he still can't help himself. Came in in relief on Sunday and promptly gave up two runs (although one was unearned).
Braden Looper--Too many hits and it of course came back to haunt him.
Tastes Great:
Yovanni Gallardo--Good to see him getting back on track after some hiccups in June and early July. Walks are still troublesome though, as he's now given at least 4 free passes in three straight starts and walked 3 or more in 9 of his last 10 outings. Yo went 2 for 3 at the plate with an RBI as well, his first hits in quite some time.
Ryan Braun--Has really turned it on since his teammate Chris Smith stuck up for him and plunked Karstens in that Pittsburgh series. Is really driving the ball and driving it up the middle instead of pulling off on everything on the outside part of the plate.
J.J. Hardy--On base 5 times in the three games. He's gotta heat up big-time doesn't he?
Frank Catalanotto--He starts and look at that, 2 for 2 with a walk. At least Macha is using him as the main pinch-hitter now, as he got AB's in both other games as well.
Less Filling:
Manny Parra--Ah yes, back to earth. That's the Manny we know and love. Lots of walks, lots of baserunners.
Chris Smith--He's been terrible since plunking Karstens. Went 2 2/3 in two outings in this series, and gave up 5 runs. Just doesn't have enough stuff to be a legitimate arm down there.
Seth McClung--Another outing, another run allowed. Ho hum.
Mike Burns--Removed from the rotation, he still can't help himself. Came in in relief on Sunday and promptly gave up two runs (although one was unearned).
Braden Looper--Too many hits and it of course came back to haunt him.
Tastes great, less filling, Miller Light. Love it love it love it!! Great blog you have here and great post. Tough year with those Cards in your division. Make sure you stop by.
Ted
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