The Blue Workhorse

In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss the record setting for Carl Crawford and the Rays, and the possibility of setting records for Jordan Schafer of the Braves:
Series Scores:
Atlanta -

Friday: Atlanta 7, Houston 2 (WP - Lowe, LP - Hampton)
Saturday: Houston 5, Atlanta 1 (WP - Byrdak, LP - Carlyle)
Sunday: Houston 7, Atlanta 5 (WP - Geary, LP - Moylan)

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: Boston 10, Tampa Bay 6 (WP - Wakefield, LP - Niemann)
Sunday: Tampa Bay 5, Boston 3 (WP - Shields, LP - Penny)

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

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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss both the Braves and Rays clutching up late in the ball game. Too bad only one of them succeeded in winning their ball game:
Series Scores:
Atlanta -

Monday: St. Louis 3, Atlanta 2
Tuesday: Atlanta 2, St. Louis 1
Wednesday: vs. St. Louis - 7:00 PM EST (Wainwright - Vazquez)

On Deck: Three Game Series vs. Houston Astros Beginning Friday
Tampa Bay -

Monday: Tampa Bay 7, Minnesota 1
Tuesday: Minnesota 4, Tampa Bay 3
Wednesday: @ Minnesota - 8:10 PM EST (Kazmir - Blackburn)

On Deck: Three Game Series vs. Boston Red Sox Beginning Thursday

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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we discuss how the Braves bullpen solidification and the Rays’ continued trouble with left-handed starters:
Current Series Scores:
Atlanta -

Monday: Atlanta 4, Cincinnati 3
Tuesday: Atlanta 10, Cincinnati 2
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 5, Tampa Bay 2
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 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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In this “B-Ray-ves Report,” we take a look at the Rays picking up their first victory and the Braves bullpen absolutely imploding:
Yesterday’s Scores:

Philadelphia - 12
Atlanta - 11

Tampa Bay - 7
Boston - 2

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consternation \kon-ster-ney-shuhn\, noun:

1. a sudden dread
2. a state of paralyzing dismay

Usage

Realizing that the Braves outfield now consists of a guy that hit .240 with 70 RBIs last season, Jeff Francoeur, and two no-names, Matt Diaz and Josh Anderson, the news of Ken Griffey Jr. signing with the Mariners left me with immediate consternation.
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The Atlanta Braves may answer to multiple names, which makes sense, after all, since they seem to have a split personality.

Meet Personality #1 - The Hotlanta Braves: Just as the name implies, when they play in Atlanta at Turner Field, the Braves are HOT!