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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 ...more...
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