Found August 26, 2009 on
Tomahawk Take:
As usual, the Atlanta Braves lost the opening game of a series they desperately need to win. They have shown some resilience by ultimately winning two out of three, but series sweeps is what the doctor ordered if they are to have any hope of making the playoffs. What made Tuesdays loss to the Padres [...]
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August 25, 2009
What a painful loss for the Atlanta Braves tonight against the San Diego Padres. The 2-1 extra inning loss was indicative of another offensive struggle for the Braves. Even Martin Prado went 0-6. Without Adam LaRoche, the Braves might be out of it. He gave the Braves another chance to win but they blew it.
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August 25, 2009
San Diego at Atlanta: Atlanta enters this series as the winner of its last two games. San Diego has lost its last two. Mat Latos is struggling while Jair Jurrjens is cruising.Philadelphia at Pittsburgh: Philadelphia rolls into Pittsburgh after taking the final three games of their series at Citi Field. Pittsburgh, while still struggling overall, has won five of their last six games...
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August 27, 2009
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August 27, 2009
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Via Sports Page Atlanta
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August 26, 2009
More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann leads the best offensive catching unit in the National League. Browse more photos » Here is a look at where the Atlanta Braves rank by position compared to the rest of the National League.
Catcher: The Braves, and Brian McCann, are 1st in OPS by almost 80 points over second place. The Braves...
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August 27, 2009
With the Phillies avoiding disaster in Pittsburgh the magic number for the Phillies to clinch the division as decreased by one! The Atlanta Braves lost but the magic number does not decrease by two because the Florida Marlins have taken over second place and are still seven games behind the Phillies. Heading into Wednesday night's games the Braves and Marlins were tied for second...
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