The Juice: Ross ends another extra-special Braves-Pirates affair

Nine innings and nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. All over again: Just when you thought the Braves and Pirates were heading for another impromptu doubleheader (plus one), the Atlantians pulled out a 2-1 victory in just 10 innings Wednesday night. This game was not without other similarities to the 19-inning marathon from a night before. One, the Pirates came up short on another play at the plate (the ump got the call right this time). Two, Bucs manager Clint Purple didn't use closer Joel Hanrahan AGAIN. He's saving him for next season, apparently. David Ross, stepping in as the starting catcher while Brian McCann heals, drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single. 2. Can't predict ball: The White Sox unloaded Edwin Jackson and Mark Teahen in a trade, brought up Alejandro De Aza and benched Alex Rios, so naturally they beat the Tigers 2-1 — with the help of De Aza's two-run homer and the pitching of...