The Blue Workhorse

In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss the Braves come-from-behind victory over Milwaukee and Chipper Jones having possibly the greatest game of his career. We also discuss the Rays formerly reliable bullpen blowing a game against the Yanks and a chance to close the gap in the division:
Current Series:
Atlanta -

Friday: Brewers 4, Braves 0 (WP - Gallardo, LP - Jurrjens)
Saturday: Brewers 3, Braves 0 (WP - Suppan, LP - Vazquez, SV - Hoffman)
Sunday: Braves 8, Brewers 7 (WP - O’Flaherty, LP - Villanueva, SV - Gonzalez)

On Deck: Four game series vs. Pittsburgh Pirates beginning Monday
Tampa Bay -

Saturday: Rays 9, Yankees 7 (WP - Howell, LP - Rivera, SV - Choate)
Sunday: Yankees 4, Rays 3 (WP - Aceves, LP - Balfour, SV - Rivera)
Monday: @ New York (A) - 7:05 PM EST (Sonnanstine - Pettitte)

On Deck: Three game series @ Los Angeles of Anaheim beginning Tuesday

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Aki Iwamura was injured  on this “slide” by rookie Chris Coghlan. He had to be carted off the field following the play and is likely headed to the DL for an extended stay. (Photo: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss the Braves sweeping the Blue Jays thanks to a 7-run, 7th inning [...]

In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss Bobby Cox shaking up the lineup to success and the Rays’ missed opportunities that ruined a great outing by Big Game James:
Current Series:
Atlanta -

Monday: Rockies 5, Braves 1 (WP - Marquis, LP - Lowe)
Tuesday: Braves 8, Rockies 1 (WP - Jurrjens, LP - Hammel)
Wednesday: vs. Rockies - 7:00 PM EST (Jorge De La Rosa - Javier Vazquez)
Thursday: vs. Rockies - 7:00 PM EST (Aaron Cook - Kris Medlan)

On Deck: Three game series vs. Toronto Blue Jays beginning Friday
Tampa Bay -

Monday: Rays 13, Athletics 4 (WP - Niemann, LP - Gallagher)
Tuesday: Athletics 4, Rays 1 (WP - Casilla, LP - Wheeler)
Wednesday: vs. Athletics - 7:08 PM EST (Brett Anderson - Scott Kazmir)
Thursday: vs. Athletics - 4:08 PM EST (Dallas Braden - Matt Garza)

On Deck: Three game series @ Florida Marlins beginning Friday

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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss the Rays’ back-to-back ventures; Frenchy swinging it well for the Bravos; and one hell of a play by Houston’s Geoff Blum:
Series Scores:
Atlanta -

Friday: Atlanta 7, Houston 2 (WP - Lowe, LP - Hampton)
Saturday: vs. Houston - 3:30 PM EST (Roy Oswalt - Jair Jurrjens)
Sunday: vs. Houston - 1:30 PM EST (Wandy Rodriguez - Jo-Jo Reyes)

On Deck: Two game series vs. New York Mets beginning Monday
Tampa Bay -

Thursday: Tampa Bay 13, Boston 0 (WP - Garza, LP - Beckett)
Friday: Tampa Bay 6, Boston 2 (WP - Sonnanstine, LP - Masterson)
Saturday: vs. Boston - 7:08 PM EST (Tim Wakefield - Jeff Niemann)
Sunday: vs. Boston - 1:38 PM EST (Brad Penny - James Shields)

On Deck: Two game series vs. Baltimore Orioles beginning Monday

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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss how the Braves and Rays both won on the same day for only the second time this season:
Current Series Scores:
Atlanta -

Monday: Atlanta 4, Cincinnati 3
Tuesday: @ Cincinnati - 1:05 EST
Wednesday: @ Cincinnati - 1:05 EST

On Deck: Three Game Series vs. St. Louis Cardinals Beginning Monday
Tampa Bay -

Friday: Tampa Bay 8, Oakland 2
Saturday: @ Oakland - 10:05 EST
Sunday: @ Oakland - 4:05 EST

On Deck: Three Game Series @ Minnesota Twins Beginning Monday

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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we look the pinch hit grand slam that got the Rays off the losing streak and the offensive struggles of the Braves that kept them on their losing streak:
Yesterday’s Scores:

Pittsburgh - 3
Atlanta - 0

Tampa Bay - 6
Chicago (A) - 5

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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we look at two teams that are both on three game losing streaks after the Braves were swept away by NL East leading Florida, and Tampa got stuck with Gabe Gross at the plate in the most crucial at bat of the game:
Yesterday’s Scores:

Florida - 6
Atlanta - 2

Chicago (A) - 3
Tampa Bay - 2

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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,”we look at a tough night as the Braves and Rays both lost for the first time on the same day this season. Starters Javier Vazquez and Matt Garza were both outdueled despite solid outings:
Yesterday’s Scores:

Florida - 5
Atlanta - 1

New York (A) - 7
Tampa Bay - 2

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