Braves Rip Through Mudcats: W, 13-4

The Braves erupted for a season high and franchise best 13 runs on 18 hits to take Game 2 from the Carolina Mudcats Monday night in front of an announced crowd of 2,919 at Truustmark Park. The Braves combined for 12 runs and 14 hits in the 4th-7th innings while sending 30 men to the plate.

The Braves were led by Barbaro Canizares who finished 3 for 4 with his first triple of the season and drove in three. The Braves raised their team batting average three points to .249. Anthony Lerew (4-2, 1.44 ERA) tossed the first five innings while not allowing an earned run to score. Lerew has now tossed four of the last five starts while allowing just one earned run to score.

Manu Olivera (3-7, 3.58 ERA) suffered the brunt of the damage allowing 7 runs on 13 hits before exiting in the sixth. Four more pitchers were sent in including infielder Rex Rundgren to finish off the night.

The Braves continue a five game set in Pearl Mississippi, Alabama at Trustmark Park as they take on the Carolina Mudcats, the AA Affiliate of the Florida Marlins, in game four of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send Kyle Davies to the hill on a major league rehab assignment, while the Mudcats are scheduled to counter with RHP Jose Garcia (3-4, 3.10 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves improve to 31-20 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 4-2 on Monday home games.
* The Braves improve to 4-0 when scoring in five innings.
* The Braves improve to 32-20 when not allowing a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 33-0 when leading after eight innings.
* The Braves improve to 31-17 when scoring four or more runs.
* The Braves improve to 13-16 in games decided by 4 or more runs.

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Onil Joseph - 3 games... (5-12, .417)
* Mike Rozema - 3 games... (5-15, .333)
* Brandon Jones - 6 games… (8-26, .308)
* Luis Hernandez - 4 games… (8-17, .471)
* Barbaro Canizares - 3 games... (6-10, .600)
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia - 5 games... (8-19, .422)

TRANSACTIONS:
*None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Long Ball Does in Waters & Braves: L, 7-4

JC Muniz launched a three-run homerun in the top of the 5th off of Chris Waters to stake the Mudcats to a 3-0 advantage. They added two more on a double by Lee Mitchell in the same frame as they coasted to a 7-4 win in front of 2,525 at Trustmark Park in game two of the series.

Chris Waters (6-10, 4.40 ERA) faced just one over the minimum through four innings before the collapse in the 5th as his string of allowing at least one homerun and 2 walks reached four straight games. Paul Mildren (10-7, 3.79 ERA)

The Braves managed a rally in the 6th but came up one run short as Barbaro Canizares was thrown out at the plate by the Centerfielder Brett Carroll on an inning-ending double play. The Braves got just one hit the rest of the way...a double by Luis Hernandez in te 9th.

The Braves continue a five game set in Pearl Mississippi, Alabama at Trustmark Park as they take on the Carolina Mudcats, the AA Affiliate of the Florida Marlins, in game three of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send RHP Anthony Lerew (3-2, 1.63 ERA) to the hill while the Mudcats are scheduled to counter with LHP Manu Olivera (3-6, 3.06 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 1-5 on Sunday home games.
* The Braves fall to 9-7 in games decided by 3 runs.
* The Braves fall to 15-40 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 6-25 when scoring in just one inning.
* The Braves fall to 4-55 when trailing after eight innings.
* The Braves fall to 30-17 when scoring four or more runs.
* The Braves fall to 16-40 when their opponent scores first.

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Brandon Jones - 6 games… (6-22, .273)
* Luis Hernandez - 3 games… (6-12, .500)
* Michael Rosamond - 3 games… (4-12, .333)


TRANSACTIONS:
*None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Salty Delivers in Series Opener: W, 6-4

Jarrod Saltalamacchia continued his torrid pace since coming off the Disabled List as he laced a two-out 2-run double in the eighth to lift the Braves over the Mudcats 6-4 in front of 4,954 at Trustmark Park in the series opener Saturday night. Salty is now 13-35 (.371) since returning from the DL with 5 HRs, 2 Doubles, a Triple, and 12 RBIs. He also now leads the team with 17 two-out RBIs.

Brandon Jones launched his 6th Homerun of the season, a two-run line drive shot into the Cellular South Cafe in the 5th inning to give the Braves a 3-2 lead. Joshua Arteaga ended an 0-38 skid with a pinch-hit leadoff Homerun in the 6th inning to give the Braves a 4-2 lead.

Neither starter factored in the decision as Jose Ascanio (4-2, 4.50 ERA) picked up a blown save and the win, while Chris Mobley (1-4, 3.95 ERA) took the loss for the Mudcats. Zach Schreiber tossed another perfect 9th inning for his 15th save in 16 chances.

The Braves continue a five game set in Pearl Mississippi, Alabama at Trustmark Park as they take on the Carolina Mudcats, the AA Affiliate of the Florida Marlins, in game two of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Chris Waters (6-9, 4.24 ERA) to the hill while the Mudcats are scheduled to counter with LHP Paul Mildren (9-7, 3.67 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 12:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves have hit 6 HRs in the last six games.
* The Braves improve to 11-6 on Saturday games.
* The Braves improve to 24-13 when hitting a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 7-15 in the first game of a series.
* The Braves imrpove to 11-20 in games decided by 2 runs.
* The Braves improve to 3-6 in the first game of a homestand.
* The Braves imrpove to 32-0 when leading after eight innings.
* The Braves have equaled their best win total for a month (12).
* The Braves improve to 30-16 when scoring four or more runs.
* The Braves improve to 16-39 when their opponent scores first.

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Brandon Jones - 5 games… (5-17, .294)
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia - 4 games… (6-15, .400)
* Joshua Arteaga ended an 0-38 skid with a pinch hit HR in 6th.

TRANSACTIONS:
*None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Smitherman Slugs Braves in Finale:L, 4-2

Stephen Smitherman continued his onslaught on Braves pitching as he slugged his third homer and drove in his 10th run of the series in a 4-2 win over the Braves in front of 4,527 at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Atlanta Brave John Thomson was making a rehab start as he left the game in the second inning with what he described as "something that did not feel right." He has been bothered by shoulder stiffness since leaving a July 9th start for the Atlanta Braves. Sean White (4-4, 4,26 ERA) entered the game for Thompson and allowed the 2-run homer to Smitherman absorbing his fourth loss of the season. Dan Smith was brilliant in relief striking out 6 of the 7 batters he faced.

Offensively the Braves collected four (2 doubles, 2 triples) extra base hits but were only able to score two runs. They left the bases loaded in the first as Burrus grounded out to end the frame. The Braves were held hitless from the 4th to the eighth by the BayBears staff. Jarrod Saltalamacchia collected his first triple of the season but was left stranded when Canizares struck out to end the third.

The Braves start up a five game set in Pearl Mississippi, Alabama at Trustmark Park as they take on the Carolina Mudcats, the AA Affiliate of the Florida Marlins, in the series opener. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Francisely Bueno (1-4, 3.69 ERA) to the hill while the Mudcats are scheduled to counter with RHP James Russ (5-8, 3.75 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 30-20 when scoring first.
* The Braves were outhomered 7-4 in the series.
* The Braves fall to 15-39 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 10-10 in the last game of a series.
* The Braves fall to 3-5 in the last game of a road trip.
* The Braves fall to 10-20 in games decided by 2 runs.
* The Braves fall to 9-35 when scoring two or more runs.
* The Braves fall to 22-46 when unable to hit a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 4-54 when trailing after eight innings.

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Yunel Escobar - 3 games… (4-12, .333)
* Brandon Jones - 3 games… (4-13, .308)
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia - 3 games… (4-11, .363)

TRANSACTIONS:
*None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Saltalamacchia Slams BayBears: W, 11-7

Jarrod Saltalamacchia had his best outing of the season belting two homers and driving in a season high 6 RBIs as the Braves routed the BayBears 11-7 in front of an announced crowd of 3,354 at Hank Aaron Stadium. Salty finished the night 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored, 2HRs and 6 RBIs. He is now 10-30 (.333) since coming off the disabled list with 5 HRs and 10 RBIs along with 11 walks. This marked the first ever series win in Mobile for the Braves.

Matt Harrison (1-2, 4.46 ERA) did not factor in the decision as he was chased by Stephen Smitherman's game-tying 3-run Homer in the 6th. Ryan Basner (4-4, 4.50 ERA) tossed 3.0 innings of relief for his fourth win. Glenn Tucker pitched the ninth and struggled to finish off the game.

The only player not to collect a hit Thursday night were the three pitchers and Luis Hernandez as even the sub, (Josh Burrus in the 6th) went 1-for-2 at the plate. The top five in the order all finished with at least two hits and all 11 RBIs.

The Braves wrap up a five game set in Mobile, Alabama at Hank Aaron Stadium as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in the series finale. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send RHP Sean White (4-3, 4.17 ERA) to the hill while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Dirk Hayhurst (2-2, 4.05 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves are 3-0 when scoring in 5 innings.
* The Braves improve to 30-19 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 28-14 in errorless games.
* The Braves improve to 23-13 when hitting a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 31-0 when leading after eight innings.
* The Braves improve to 29-16 when scoring four or more runs.
* The Braves improve to 11-16 in games decidec by more than 3 runs.

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Josh Burrus - 3 games… (3-9,.333)

TRANSACTIONS:
*None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Lerew Baffles BayBears in Game 3: W, 6-3

Mike Rozema delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded in the sixth to give the Braves a 6-1 lead they would not relinquish as the Braves defeated the BayBears 6-3 in front of an announced crowd of 2,117 at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Anthony Lerew (3-2, 1.63 ERA) continued his mastery of the BayBears as he moved to 3-0 lifetime against Mobile in his two stints in the Southern League. Lerew was lifted in the sixth due to a high pitch count. Jose Ascanio pitched 1 1/3 innings of relief allowing two runs. Arthur Santos pitcheda perfect eighth while Zach Schreiber came back from his first blown save for his 14th save of the season.

Sean Thompson (4-8, 3.52 ERA) took the loss as he allowed four runs on seven hits through just five innings of work. Paul Abraham tossed two innings of relief giving up the two-run single by Mike Rozema while walking two and striking out one. Geoff Jones pitched the final two innings for Mobile allowing just two walks while striking out a pair.

The Braves continue a five game set in Mobile, Alabama at Hank Aaron Stadium as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game four of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Matt Harrison (1-2, 4.02 ERA) to the hill while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Jose Oyervidez (3-9, 3.89 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves improve to 9-6 in three-run games.
* The Braves improve to 29-19 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 27-14 in errorless games.
* 8 of the Braves 9 starters collected at least one hit.
* The Braves improve to 30-20 when not allowing a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 30-0 when leading after eight innings.
* The Braves improve to 28-16 when scoring four or more runs.

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Luis Hernandez ended at 4 games… (9-15,.600)
* Barbaro Canizares ended at 6 games… (7-24, .292)

TRANSACTIONS:
* Bobby Darula was placed on the Disabled List.
* Yunel Escobar was activated from the Disabled List.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Lose Game Two of Series: L, 6-1

BayBears cather Colt Morton had a memorable outing against the Braves behind the plate tonight as he finished 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs on two homeruns in front of an announced crowd of 2,085 at Hank Aaron Stadium. While Morton was hitting balls out, BayBears starter Jack Cassel was mowing down Braves. Cassel (2-0, 2.01 ERA) allowed just one run to the Braves while retiring 10 of the last 11 he faced including eight straight at one point. Cassel has not allowed more than two runs in any of his five starts this season.

With a 30 minute delay to start the game it appeared the Braves were in slow motion as they were unable to get a runner past first base after the fourth inning. Luis Hernandez was the lone bright spot offensively for the Braves as he continued his torrid pace (SEE HIT STREAKS BELOW) for the last 4 games. The Braves best chance offensively was in the fourth but Joshua Arteaga grounded into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded to end the scoring threat.

The game was put out of reach as Eric Schmitt entered the game in relief of Chris Waters in the seventh as he inherited two runners. Colt Morton lifted a 0-1 pitch over the left field wall for his 2nd homerun of the night giving the BayBears their final 6-1 margin. His first homerun gave the BayBears a 2-1 lead in the 5th.

The Braves continue a five game set in Mobile, Alabama at Hank Aaron Stadium as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game three of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send RHP Anthony Lerew (2-2, 1.64 ERA) to the hill while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with LHP Sean Thompson (4-7, 3.44 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 14-38 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 9-34 when scoring two or fewer runs.
* The Braves fall to 4-53 when trailing after eight innings.
* The Braves fall to 15-39 when their opponenet scores first.
* Joshua Arteaga is still hitless since the All Star Break (0-37).
* The Braves managed 4 hits (Hernandez (2), Burrus, (1) Canizares (1)

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Luis Hernandez – 4 games… (9-15,.600)
* Barbaro Canizares – 6 games… (7-24, .292)

TRANSACTIONS:
*None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Salty Rescues Braves in 13th: W, 3-2

Jarrod Saltalamacchia launched his third homerun since coming off the disabled list with two outs in the top of the 13th inning, giving the Braves a 3-2 win in the series opener in front of an announced crowd of 1,571 at Hank Aaron Stadium.

The Braves nearly wasted the arm and bat of Francisely Bueno Monday night. Bueno (2-4, 3.69 ERA) was brilliant before exiting allowing just a leadoff homerun in the 2nd inning to Luis Cruz. Bueno knocked in the go-ahead run in the Braves two-run fifth with an infield RBI single. Sean White came off the DL to toss an inning of scoreless relief in the 8th while Zach Schreiber was charged with his first blown save of the season as he gave up the game-tying two-out homerun to Stephen Smitherman in the 9th. Ascanio and Basner (3-4, 4.57 ERA) pitched four scoreless innings of relief as the Braves held the BayBears to 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

The Braves continue a five game set in Mobile, Alabama at Hank Aaron Stadium as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game two of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Chris Waters (6-8, 4.05 ERA) to the hill while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Jack Cassel (1-0, 2.22 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930.

Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Hank Aaron Stadium.Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves imrpove to 15-17 in 1-run games.
* The Braves improve to 1-7 following an off day.
* The Braves improve to 7-4 in extra inning games.
* The Braves improve to 22-13 when hitting a homerun.
* Arteaga, Burrus, Jones and Joseph combined to go 0-22.
* The Braves improve to 2-6 on the first game of a road trip.
* The Braves improve to 7-9 when scoring at least three runs.
* Joshua Arteaga is still hitless since the All Star Break (0-34).
* The Braves improve to 29-0 when leading after eight innings.
* The Braves improve to 15-38 when their opponenet scores first

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Luis Hernandez – 3 games… (7-12,.583)
* Barbaro Canizares – 5 games… (6-20, .300)

TRANSACTIONS:
* Eddie Perez was put on the disabled list.
* Sean White was activated from the disabled list.

by
Bryan Eubank

Smokies Win Rain-Plagued Game: L, 4-2

The Smokies fared better than the Braves after two different rain delays (TOTAL: 1 hour and 12 minutes of stoppage time) taking the series finale 4-2 in front of a rain-soaked crowd of 4,652 at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi.

Dan Smith continued his dominance in a starter's role tossing four more scoreless innings (10 straight scoreless innings) before the second rain delay forced him from the game with the team leading 1-0. He did not factor in the decision. Arthur Santos (1-3, 1.54 ERA) gave up a leadoff homerun to the first batter he faced in the fifth to tie the game 1-1. Then in the 7th it all fell apart as Steve Garrabrants delivered a bases-loaded two-run single to bust the game open for Tennessee. Garrabrants is now batting 4-5 with 9 RBIs with the bases loaded.

The Smokies went with a multiple bullpen night again as Jonathan Castellanos (2-0, 3.21 ERA) picked up the win while Bill White pitched the final 1 1/3 inning for his 3rd save of the season and his second in as many nights.

The Braves enjoy another off day on Sunday before starting up a five game set in Mobile, Alabama at Hank Aaron Stadium as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game one of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Francisely Bueno (1-4, 4.50 ERA) to the hill while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Mike Ekstrom (0-4, 3.68 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 28-19 when scoring first.
* The Braves fall to 10-19 in two-run games.
* Joshua Arteaga is still mired in an 0-29 slump.
* The Braves fall to 10-9 in the last game of a series.
* The Braves fall to 13-37 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 4-52 when trailing after 8 innings.
* The Braves fall to 4-4 in the last game of a homestand.
* Brandon Jones is now 9-27 in his last 6 games… (.333).
* Luis Hernandez is hot in his last 4 games… (9-17, .529).
* The Braves fall to 9-33 when scoring two or fewer runs.
* Mike Rozema broke out of an 0-9 skid with a fifth inning single.

HIT STREAKS (3 games or more):
* Onil Joseph - 3 games… (4-12, .333).
* Josh Burrus - 3 games… (4-11, .364).
* Brandon Jones - 3 games… (4-11, .364).
* Barbaro Canizares - 4 games… (5-15, .333).

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Smokies Force Deciding Game: L, 7-4

The Smokies used the small ball in the 7th to tack 4 runs (2 earned, 2 unearned) on the board and pull out a 7-4 victory over the Braves in front of an announced crowd of 4,748 at Trustmark Park. With the win, the Smokies set up a rubber match on Saturday night. The Braves have yet to win three straight series this season. The Smokies also did damage with the long ball in the first and ninth with solo homers by Danny Richar and Jesus Cota.

Matt Harrison (1-2, 4.02 ERA) was forced from the game in the 7th after a come-backer bounced off his knee and into the dugout. Glenn Tucker (1-3, 3.70 ERA) was charged with the loss and blown save as the Smokies hit one ball out of the infield (the final out of the inning) to take a commanding 3-run lead. The Smokies used four relievers to combine for four innings of 1-run relief as Bill White picked up his 2nd save of the season.

Luis Hernandez was a bright spot for the Braves as he finished 3-for-4 with a stolen base and 2 runs scored. Josh Burrus drove in a pair with his lone hit of the night.

The Braves wrap up a five game set in Pearl, Mississippi at Trustmark Park as they take on the Tennessee Smokies, the AA Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in series finale and rubber match. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Dan Smith (2-5, 5.40 ERA) to the hill while the Smokies are scheduled to counter with RHP Steven Jackson (4-8, 2.94 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 8-6 in three-run games.
* The Braves fall to 13-36 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 4-51 when trailing after 8 innings.
* Brandon Jones is now 8-23 in his last 6 games… (.348).
* The Braves fall to 27-16 when scoring four or more runs.
* The Braves fall to 15-37 when their opponent scores first.

HIT STREAKS:
* Mike Rozema is now stuck in an 0-7 skid.
* Joshua Arteaga is still mired in an 0-26 slump.
* Luis Hernandez is hot in his last 4 games… (7-13, .538).
* Barbaro Canizares extended his hit streak to 3 games… (4-11, .364).
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia had his hit streak end at 4 games… (5-12, .416).

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Walk Off with DH Sweep: W, 2-1

The Braves swept the two-game doubleheader against the Tennessee Smokies in a pair of 2-1 decisions. Brandon Jones launched his 4th homerun of the season, a two-run shot in walk-off fashion, in front of an announced crowd of 5,011 at Trustmark Park.

The Braves were befuddled by Ross Ohlendorf through six innings as he held the Braves to just one hit and one baserunner from the 2nd through the 6th innings. He then allowed a leadoff single up the middle by Josh Burrus before Jones belted the two-run blast five pitches later.

Anthony Lerew had his second consecutive strong outing, allowing just a single unearned run on a sacrifice fly in the fourth. Lerew (2-2, 1.64 ERA) did not factor in the decision as the Braves dropped their team ERA (3.80) to its lowest point since April 29th (3.77 ERA). Jose Ascanio tossed a perfect seventh to notch his third win of the season in relief.

The Braves are now three games out of 4th place and within four of 3rd place in the South Division. The Braves have won six of their last ten and have two games to clinch their third straight series win.

The Braves continue a five game set in Pearl, Mississippi at Trustmark Park as they take on the Tennessee Smokies, the AA Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in game four of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Matt Harrison (1-2, 3.91 ERA) to the hill while the Smokies are scheduled to counter with LHP Greg Smith (3-3, 4.50 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves improve to 5-3 in doubleheaders.
* The Braves improve to 14-17 in one-run games.
* Brandon Jones is now 7-19 in his last 5 games… (.368)
* Mike Rozema is now 12-26 in his last 7 games… (.462)
* The Braves improve to 21-13 when hitting a homerun.
* The Braves are now tied for 4th in the SL in hitting (.247)
* The Braves improve to 9-32 when scoring two or fewer runs.
* The Braves improve to 14-37 when their opponent scores first.

HIT STREAKS:
* Joshua Arteaga is still mired in an 0-22 slump.
* Mike Rozema had his hit streak end at 6 games… (12-23, .522)
* Luis Hernandez ended an 0-18 skid with a 2-for-4 (2 RBIs) performance.

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Take First Game of DH: W, 2-1

Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit his first homerun at Trustmark Park since April 24th (a two-run shot in the 2nd) which gave the Braves a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish. The Braves look to sweep their first doubleheader of the season...they have split the previous three.

Chris Waters (6-8, 4.05 ERA) pitched five effective innings, scattering five walks and four hits. The only damage on the scoreboard was the leadoff homer by Jesus Cota in the 2nd.

The Braves continue a five game set in Pearl, Mississippi at Trustmark Park as they take on the Tennessee Smokies, the AA Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in game two of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send RHP Anthony Lerew (2-2, 2.00 ERA) to the hill while the Smokies are scheduled to counter with RHP Ross Ohlendorf (7-5, 3.05 ERA).

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves improve to 13-17 in one-run games.

HIT STREAKS:
* Joshua Arteaga is still mired in an 0-20 slump.
* Mike Rozema extended his hit streak to 6 games… (12-23, .522)
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia extended his hit streak to 4 games… (5-12, .417)

TRANSACTIONS:
*None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Mother Nature Does It Again: PPD - RAIN

The MS Braves had gone a season and a half without a rainout at Trustmark Park and now within a span of 2 weeks the Braves have had two rainouts as the Southern League contest between the Braves and Tennessee Smokies was postponed Thursday night. Both games will still air on CSS starting at 6:00pm (CT)

The Braves continue a five game set in Pearl, Mississippi at Trustmark Park as they take on the Tennessee Smokies, the AA Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in games two and three of the series. First Pitch of game one is set for 6:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Chris Waters (5-8, 4.15 ERA) to the hill while the Smokies are scheduled to counter with RHP Garret Mock (4-7, 4.43 ERA). First Pitch of game two is set for approximately 8:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Matt Harrison (1-2, 3.91 ERA) to the hill while the Smokies are scheduled to counter with LHP Greg Smith (3-3, 4.50 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 5:45 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* This is just the second rainout in Trustmark Park history.

by
Bryan Eubank

WIN MS BRAVES TICKETS: Trivia Contest

To win tickets to a future Braves game try your hand at answering the following question correctly. Those who answer correctly will be put into a drawing for 4 tickets to a game in the next Braves Homestand (7.29-8.2 vs Carolina) at Trustmark Park. A winner will be announced soon.

QUESTION: Who has the most saves (all-time) in a Braves uniform?

Click here to send in your answer.

PREVIOUS QUESTION: Name the last two Atlanta Braves to hit three homers in a game (prior to this season)?

ANSWER: Andruw Jones, Jeff Blauser

WINNER: Miranda Black

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Win Streak Ends at 3: L, 3-2

The Braves had early control Tuesday night in the series opener, grabbing a 1-0 nothing lead in the first. The Smokies rallied in the third to take the lead and never looked back stopping the Braves three game win streak with a 3-2 win in front of an announced crowd of 3,925 at Trustmark Park.

Francisely Bueno (1-4, 4.05 ERA) allowed all three runs while striking out five and walking two in his seven innings of work. Eric Schmitt pitched two scoreless innings in relief.

Smokies starter Matt Chico (5-2, 2.24 ERA) pitched six innings while scattering seven hits and allowing just the first inning run to the Braves.

Luis Hernandez broke out of an 0-18 slump with a 2-for-4 performance while driving in both runs for the Braves. Hernandez, Burrus and Jones registered two-hit nights, while Joesph, Canizares, Salty and Rozema each chipped in a hit.

The Braves continue a five game set in Pearl, Mississippi at Trustmark Park as they take on the Tennessee Smokies, the AA Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in game two of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Chris Waters (5-8, 4.15 ERA) to the hill while the Smokies are scheduled to counter with RHP Garret Mock (4-7, 4.43 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 12-17 in one-run games.
* The Braves fall to 28-18 when scoring first.
* The Braves fall to 5-15 in the first game of a series.
* The Braves fall to 2-6 in the first game of a homestand.
* The Braves fall to 4-50 when trailing after eight innings.
* The Braves fall to 7-32 when scoring two or fewer runs.

HIT STREAKS:
* Joshua Arteaga is still mired in an 0-15 slump.
* Mike Rozema extended his hit streak to 5 games… (9-21, .429)
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia extended his hit streak to 3 games… (4-10, .400)
* Luis Hernandez ended an 0-18 skid with a 2-for-4 (2 RBIs) performance.

TRANSACTIONS:
* Yunel Escobar was placed on the disabled list.
* Michael Rosamond was activated from the temporarily inactive list.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Take Series Finale in Extras: W, 8-4

The Braves squandered a four-run lead as Huntsville rallied for four runs off of Ryan Basner in the eighth inning to tie the game at 4-4. The Braves, however, rallied for four in the 10th to take the series and win their third straight against the Stars in front of an announced crowd of 1,311 at Joe Davis Stadium.

Dan Smith (0-2, 5.40 ERA) was brilliant before exiting as he tossed five hitless innings against Huntsville. Smith was replacing Matt Wright, who was promoted to Richmond two days ago. (He was shelled in his first start allowing 10 runs on 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings).

Glenn Tucker and Jose Ascanio pitched perfect innings of relief in the ninth and tenth after Basner's trouble in the eighth. It all started with a pair of walks and then with two outs the Stars got an RBI single by Callix Crabbe and a 3-run homer by Drew Anderson to tie it at 4-4.

The Braves other runs came from a first inning two-run homerun by Brandon Jones...an RBI single by Josh Burrus...and a solo Homerun by Jarrod Saltalamacchia (his first since May 2nd).

The Braves enjoy an off day on Monday before starting up a five game set in Pearl, Mississippi at Trustmark Park as they take on the Tennessee Smokies, the AA Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the series opener. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Francisely Bueno (1-3, 4.08 ERA) to the hill while the Smokies are scheduled to counter with RHP Corey Thurman (2-8, 2.62 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Joe Davis Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves imrpove to 10-15 in games decided by 4 or more runs.
* The Braves improve to 28-17 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 3-4 on the final game of a road trip.
* The Braves improve to 19-13 when hitting a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 7-9 when scoring at least three runs.
* The Braves improve to 6-3 when tied after eight innings.
* The Braves improve to 6-4 in extra inning games.

HIT STREAKS:
* Yunel Escoabr had his hit streak end at 5 games… (8-19, .421)
* Mike Rozema extended his hit streak to 4 games… (8-17, .471)
* Josh Burrus ended an 0-14 slump with his sixth inning RBI single.
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia extended his hit streak to 2 games… (3-6, .500)
* Hernandez is still mired in an 0-18 slump, while Arteaga is 0-for-his-last-11.

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Shut Down the Stars: W, 3-0

Matt Harrison (1-2, 3,91 ERA) tossed seven shutout innings Saturday night helping lead the Braves to their second straight win over the Huntsville Stars in front of an announced crowd of 5,708 at Joe Davis Stadium. Harrison picked up his first AA win of the season, limiting Huntsville to 5 hits while striking out three. Harrison faced 5 over the minimum while retiring 18 of the 20 batters he faced after the leadoff triple by Steve Moss.

The Braves bullpen continued their mastery of the Stars and their recent success in the month of July with two perfect innings by Ascanio and Schreiber. Schreiber (12) picked up his second save in as many nights. The Braves also extended their scoreless inning streak to 14 innings against Huntsville.

The Braves offense was aggressive in the first inning as Josh Burrus scored on a ball hit to right field by slidung under the tag of Lou Palmisano. Jones tried the same feat on a ball hit by Escobar, but was thrown out at the plate to end the inning. The other two runs scored on a wild pitch and an RBI fielder's choice hit into by Josh Burrus.

The Stars went 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position as they stranded a leadoff triple in the first and a leadoff double in the second.

The Braves wrap up a five game set in Hunstville Alabama at Joe Davis Stadium as they take on the Huntsville Stars, the AA Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, in the series finale. First Pitch is set for 6:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Dan Smith (2-5, 6.65 ERA) to the hill while the Stars are scheduled to counter with RHP Corey Thurman (2-8, 2.62 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 5:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Also Diamond Gems with George Castle will air at 4;05pm. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Joe Davis Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves imrpove to 10-4 in shutouts.
* The Braves imrpove to 8-5 in three-run games.
* The Braves improve to 27-17 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 10-5 on Saturday nights.
* The Braves improve to 28-19 when not allowing a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 6-9 when scoring at least three runs.
* The Braves improve to 28-0 when leading after eight innings.

HIT STREAKS:
* Mike Rozema extended his hit streak to 3 games… (5-12, .417)
* Yunel Escoabr extended his hit streak to 5 games… (8-19, .421)
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia broke an 0-18 skid with a second inning single.
* Josh Burrus is stuck in an 0-12 slump. Hernandez is 0-for-his-last-15.

TRANSACTIONS:
* Matt Wright was promoted to AAA Richmond.
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia was activated off the Disabled List.

by
Bryan Eubank

MATT WRIGHT EARNS PROMOTION

Matt Wright (7-3, 2.22 ERA), the #2 pitcher in the Southern League and All Star Representative, has been promoted to AAA Richmond. Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been activated from the disabled list.

by
Bryan Eubank

Serrano Helps Braves End Slide: W, 3-1

Ray Serrano belted his first homerun of the season in the second inning helping the Braves end a 10-game road losing streak and an overall 3-game losing skid in front of 5,790 at Joe Davis Stadium. Serrano finished 2-for-4 on the night ending a slump in which he was 1 for his last 29 at the plate.

Serrano's performance at the plate almost overshadowed the start by Anthony Lerew. Lerew (2-2, 2.00 ERA) allowed just one unearned run in the fourth while striking out a season high 5 and only giving three hits.

The Braves pen came into the night having allowed just 3 earned runs in the month of July. They made it stay that way: Santos pitched a perfect eighth while Zach Schreiber made it interesting in the ninth issuing two one-out walks before striking out the final two batters notching his 11th save on the season.

The Braves continue a five game set in Hunstville Alabama at Joe Davis Stadium as they take on the Huntsville Stars, the AA Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, in game four of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send LHP Matt Harrison (0-2, 5.40 ERA) to the hill in search of his first AA win while the Stars are scheduled to counter with RHP Tim Dillard (6-5, 3.29 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Joe Davis Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves imrpove to 10-18 in two-run games.
* The Braves improve to 26-17 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 18-13 when hitting a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 12-15 when scoring in two innings.
* The Braves improve to 5-9 when scoring at least three runs.
* The Braves improve to 27-0 when leading after eight innings.

HIT STREAKS:
* Mike Rozema extended his hit streak to 2 games… (3-7, .429)
* Yunel Escoabr extended his hit streak to 5 games… (7-15, .467)

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

WIN MS BRAVES TICKETS: Trivia Contest

To win tickets to a future Braves game try your hand at answering the following question correctly. Those who answer correctly will be put into a drawing for 4 tickets to a game in the next Braves Homestand (7.18-7.22 vs Tennessee) at Trustmark Park. A winner will be announced soon.

QUESTION: Name the last two Atlanta Braves to hit three homers in a game (prior to this season)?

Click here to send in your answer.

PREVIOUS QUESTION: Name two of the three Atlanta Braves who have homered from both sides of the plate in a game?

ANSWER: Chipper Jones, Rafael Furcal

WINNER: Heather Harris

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Set Another Record: L, 3-1

The Braves set a new franchise record by losing their 10th straight road game on the season falling to the Huntsville Stars 3-1 in front of 1,630 fans at Joe Davis Stadium. Jorge De La Rosa (2-1, 1.89 ERA) was making his fourth rehab start for the Stars and he limited the Braves to just one unearned run in the fourth. He pitched 6 1/3 innings while striking out five and walking just one. The Stars have not allowed a single earned run in the first two games of the series.

The Braves lone offensive outburst was by Brandon Jones as he finished 3-for-3 with a double and two singles along with the Braves lone RBI which came in the fourth. Chris Waters (5-8, 4.15 ERA) retired the first seven batters he faced but then made one mistake pitch to Steve Moss in the third as he deposited the 2-1 pitch over the left field wall.

The Braves best offensive chance came in the seventh as they collected two singles by the first two batters...unfortunately Escobar was caught stealing and Jones was picked off at first. The Braves were unable to get a baserunner past second base after the fourth. The Braves hit into two more double plays on the night, which gives them as many double plays as games played on the season (91).

The Braves continue a five game set in Hunstville Alabama at Joe Davis Stadium as they take on the Huntsville Stars, the AA Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, in game three of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are scheduled to send RHP Anthony Lerew (1-2, 2.70 ERA) to the hill in search of his second win while the Stars are scheduled to counter with RHP Yovanni Gollardo (0-1, 0.00 ERA) as he also looks for win number one. The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Joe Davis Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 11-35 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 7-31 when scoring two or fewer runs.
* The Braves fall to 12-37 when their opponent scores first.
* The Braves have been outhomered 23-13 in the first 3 innings.
* The Braves fall to 9-18 in two-run games.

HIT STREAKS:
* Yunel Escoabr extended his hit streak to 4 games… (6-13, .462)
* Josh Burrus had his hit streak end at 6 games… (7-23, .304)

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Routed in Series Opener: L, 11-0

Stars LHP Steve Hammond (2-1, 0.69 ERA) shut down the Braves bats on Wednesday night limiting them to two-hits in a complete-game 11-0 shutout in front of 1,237 fans at Joe Davis Stadium. Every Stars player including Hammond picked up at least one hit in the 15-hit attack. Hammond faced just four over the minimum giving up two hits, a walk and a hit batter. He no-hit the Braves through 5 1/3 innings until Burrus' single in the sixth.

The Braves were knocked out quickly as Francisely Bueno (1-3, 4.08 ERA) gave up 4 runs in the first and fourth innings and a single run in the fifth to cap off his night. The Braves advanced only one of their four base runners to second base.

The Braves continue a five game set in Hunstville Alabama at Joe Davis Stadium as they take on the Huntsville Stars, the AA Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, in game two of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send LHP Matt Harrison (0-2, 5.40 ERA) to the hill in search of his first win while the Stars are scheduled to counter with LHP Jorge De La Rosa (1-1, 2.84 ERA) as he continues his reahb stint. The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Joe Davis Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 11-34 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 5-14 in the first game of a series.
* The Braves fall to 1-6 in the first game of a road trip.
* The Braves fall to 7-30 when scoring two or fewer runs.
* The Braves fall to 12-36 when their opponent scores first.

HIT STREAKS:
* Onil Joseph had his hit streak end at 3 games… (4-11, .364)
* Brandon Jones had his hit streak end at 2 games… (3-7, .429)
* Yunel Escoabr extended his hit streak to 3 games… (5-10, .500)
* Josh Burrus extended his hit streak to 6 games… (7-23, .304)

TRANSACTIONS:
* OF Josh Burrus was activated from DL.
* OF Michael Rosamond was placed on the temporary inactive list.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Fall in Extra Innings: L, 4-2 (11)

Saturday night the Braves were unable to deliver in scoring situations as they wound up 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position falling to the BayBears 4-2 in 11 innings in front of 4,709 at Trustmark Park.

Braves starter, Matt Wright (7-3, 2.22 ERA) gave up a solo homerun in the fourth to Stephen Smitherman which ended the Braves scoreless inning streak at 22 against Mobile. The all-time record was 27 set last year against Tennessee. The Braves bullpen was solid until the eleventh when Santos (1-2, 0.47 ERA) gave up his first earned run of the sesaon out of the pen and took the loss.

The BayBears bullpen was solid allowing just an eleventh inning single and hit batter while retiring 11 of the last 13 batters faced. Bubba Nelson (5-5, 4.64 ERA) picked up the win in relief for Mobile as they avoided their third straight loss. Both teams played short-handed as Yunel Escobar (Braves INF), George Kottaras (Mobile C) and Luis Cruz (Mobile INF) all headed to Pittsburgh for the Futures Game on Sunday.

The Braves will enjoy the All Star Break Sunday, Monday and Tuesday before returning to action on Wednesday night. The Braves will start up a five game set in Hunstville Alabama at Joe Davis Stadium as they take on the Huntsville Stars, the AA Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, in game one of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send LHP Francisely Bueno (1-2, 2.86 ERA) to the hill while the Stars are scheduled to counter with RHP Travis Phelps (3-6, 3.99 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Joe Davis Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 9-17 in in two-run games.
* The Braves fall to 9-8 in the last game of a series.
* The Braves fall to 4-22 when scoring in one inning.
* The Braves fall to 11-33 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 4-3 in the last game of a homestand.
* The Braves fall to 12-35 when their opponent scores first.
* The Braves fall to 7-29 when when scoring two runs or less.


HIT STREAKS:
* Onil Joseph extended his hit streak to 3 games… (4-11, .364)
* Bobby Darula extended his hit streak to 2 games… (3-9, .333)
* Brandon Jones extended his hit streak to 2 games… (3-7, .429)
* Ray Serrano broke out of an 0-22 slump with an 11th inning single.

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Post 2nd Straight Shutout: W, 5-0

The Braves ran their consecutive scoreless inning streak to 19 straight innings as the Braves won just their second home series of the season (both against Mobile) in front of 5,506 at Trustmark Park. The Braves blanked the BayBears for the second straight night 5-0, behind six strong innings of Anthony Lerew (1-2, 2.70 ERA). The Braves also moved up a spot in the Southern League Team ERA department to 9th dropping their team ERA to 3.92. Birmingham is now last in the league.

The Braves offense showed up Friday night as Yunel Escobar paced the attack with a 3-for-3 night with 3 singles and a walk. Bobby Darula added his first MS Brave homerun while Brandon Jones chipped in his second (over the Cellular South Cafe). The Braves bullpen (Smith, Scmitt, Tucker) shut down Mobile tossing 3 scoreless innings while allowing just a hit and a walk.

The Braves wrap up their five game home stand at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi Wednesday night as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game four of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send RHP Matt Wright (7-3, 2.19 ERA) to the hill in search of his first win while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Jack Cassel (0-0, 1.50 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves improve to 9-3 in shutouts.
* The Braves improve to 25-17 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 24-12 in errorless games.
* The Braves improve to 17-13 when hitting a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 6-5 when scoring in four innings.
* The Braves improve to 26-19 when not allowing a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 23-9 when not leading after six inings.
* The Braves improve to 7-28 when when scoring two runs or less.

HIT STREAKS:
* Ray Serrano extended his current hitless skid to 0-18.
* Yunel Escobar extended his hit streak to 2 games… (4-6, .667)
* Onil Joseph extended his hit streak to 2 games… (2-6, .333)

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Congrats to Rosamond

Congratulations to Michael Rosamond as he and his wife Maggie as they welcomed their first child today at 12:29pm. Preslie May Rosamond checked in at 6 lbs. and 10 oz and also measured 20 in. Mother, baby and Michael are all doing fine. Again Congrats to Michael and Maggie.

by
Bryan Eubank

MS Braves Announce Three All Stars

Congratulations to MS Braves RHP Matt Wright, OF Gregor Blanco and INF Barbaro Canizares for being named to represent the South Division in the 2006 Southern League All Star Game at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama on Monday July 10 at 7pm. Last year Chuck James represented the Braves after Jeff Francouer, Scott Thorman and Anthony Lerew were selected to play in the game last year, but were promoted prior to the game. Gregor Blanco received enough votes to play in the game but was promoted to AAA Richmond on June 18.

NOTE: Barbaro Canizares was added late to the roster after Wilkin Ruan was promoted to AAA Las Vegas.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Earn Split with BayBears: W, 1-0

The Braves earned a split of the Southern League doubleheader Thursday night with a 1-0 victory in game two in front of a crowd of 3,775 at Trustmark Park. That pushed the Braves season attendance over the 150,000 mark in just 42 openings.

Braves starter Chris Waters (5-7, 4.25 ERA) not only tossed 5 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball, he also drove in the only run for his first RBI as a MS Brave. Waters also managed to get by without allowing a homerun for just the sixth time in his 17 starts this season. Ironically Waters' last win was also a 1-0 decision on June 26th against Birmingham. The Braves also dropped their team ERA below 4.00 for the first time since May 3 (3.97).

The Braves ended a five-game losing skid of one-run games with their 1-0 victory Thursday night and also tossed their eighth shutout in the process. The win in game two also marked the first win for the Braves at home on a Thursday. That leaves Wednesday as the only winless day of the week for the Braves at home. The two games lasted a combinend total of 3 1/2 hours, shorter than some 9 inning games the Braves have played this season.

Mike Ekstrom (0-3, 3.86 ERA) was the hard-luck loser tossing a 6-inning complete game while allowing just one run on three hits. The Braves bullpen held the game in check as Ascanio allowed a double to the first batter he faced but then retired the final two. Zach Schreiber pitched the ninth allowing a single but recording a line-out double play to Canizares to end the game, notching his team-leading 10th save of the season.

The Braves continue their five game home stand at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi Wednesday night as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game four of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send RHP Anthony Lerew (0-2, 3.86 ERA) to the hill in search of his first win while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Jose Oyervidez (2-8, 4.31ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves improve to 8-3 in shutouts.
* The Braves improve to 12-16 in one-run games.
* The Braves improve to 24-17 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 23-12 in errorless games.
* The Braves improve to 4-21 when scoring in one inning.
* The Braves have split all 3 Doubleheaders they've played.
* The Braves improve to 25-19 when not allowing a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 23-9 when not leading after six inings.
* The Braves improve to 7-28 when when scoring two runs or less.

HIT STREAKS:
* Ray Serrano extended his current hitless skid to 0-14.
* Yunel Escobar ended an 0-7 slump with his 6th inning triple.
* Joshua Arteaga had his hit streak end at 2 games… (2-6, .333)
* Barbaro Canizares had his hit streak end at 5 games… (6-16, .375)


TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Fall in Game 1 of DH: L, 2-1

Four straight singles to start the fourth for the Mobile BayBears did in Matt Harrison and the Braves as they pushed two across in the inning and held on with a 2-1 win. Harrison (0-2, 5.40 ERA) lowered his ERA almost two runs in the process of pitching all seven innings making it back-to-back complete games pitched by the Braves.

BayBears starter Dirk Hayhurst (1-1, 3.78 ERA) picked up his first win of the season and retired the final eleven batters he faced. The Braves lone run came off of the Mobile bullpen as Hernandez led off the 6th with a single and Darula moved him to third. Mike Rozema sacrificed him in to cut the lead in half. In the 7th Canizares hit a bullet off of Michael Johnson's face to extend his hit streak to 5 games, but Serrano hit into a game-ending double play (2nd of the game) to end the threat.

The Braves continue their five game home stand at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi tonight as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game three of the series. First Pitch is set for 8:25 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send LHP Chris Waters (4-7, 4.50 ERA) to the hill while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Mike Ekstrom (0-2, 4.67ERA). Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 11-16 one-run games.
* The Braves fall to 12-34 when when their opponent scores first.
* The Braves fall to 3-21 when scoring in one inning.
* The Braves fall to 6-28 when when scoring two runs or less.

HIT STREAKS:
* Ray Serrano extended his current hitless skid to 0-12.
* Barbaro Canizares extended his hit streak to 5 games… (6-16, .375)

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

First Rainout in Trustmark Park History

Well it took 104 games for the first official rain out in Trustmark Park history as the rains started falling around 4:15pm (CT) and were still going at 7:30pm (CT) when the word finally came that game was cancelled. The Braves will have to wait one more day to try and extend their winning streak to two against Mobile.

The Braves continue their five game home stand at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi Wednesday night as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in games two and three of the series. First Pitch of the Doubleheader is set for 6:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send LHP Matt Harrison(0-1, 7.15 ERA) to the hill in game one while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Dirk Hayhurst (0-1, 5.40ERA). In Game Two it will be LHP Chris Waters (4-7, 4.50 ERA) for the Braves and RHP Mike Ekstrom (0-2, 4.67 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 5:35 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:

* First Rainout in Trustmark Park History

by
Bryan Eubank

Arteaga Helps Braves End Skid: W, 2-0

Mother Nature, Joshua Arteaga and Francisely Bueno helped the Braves end their seven-game losing streak Tuesday night in front of the 2nd largest crowd in Trustmark Park history of 6,894 fans. The Braves were retired in order through the first three innings and 10 in a row before Joshua Arteaga launched his first homerun in over a month give the Braves a 1-0 advantage. Michael Rosamond followed with a two-out double and was brought in by Brandon Jones' two-out RBI triple.

Braves starter, Francisely Bueno (1-2, 2.86 ERA) had his best outing of the season to date allowing just four singles and striking out seven in the first four innings. He was helped out by a double play turned by Arteaga in the fifth.

BayBears starter Sean Thompson (3-7, 3,45 ERA) only threw 45 pitches but the 2-run fourth did him in after the rains started falling at 8:16pm (CT). The delay lasted 1 hour and 36 minutes before the umpires called it due to persistent rains in the central Mississippi area.

The Braves continue their five game home stand at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi Wednesday night as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in game two of the series. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send LHP Matt Harrison(0-1, 7.15 ERA) to the hill in search of his first win while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with RHP Dirk Hayhurst (0-1, 5.40ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves improve to 16-13 with a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 10-16 in two-run games.
* The Braves improve to 23-17 when scoring first.
* The Braves improve to 22-11 in errorless games.
* The Braves improve to 3-20 when scoring in one inning.
* The Braves improve to 5-13 in the first game of a series.
* The Braves improve to 24-18 when not allowing a homerun.
* The Braves improve to 2-5 in the first game of a homestand.
* The Braves improve to 6-27 when when scoring two runs or less.

HIT STREAKS:
* Ray Serrano extended his current hitless skid to 0-9.
* Onil Joseph extended his hit streak to 2 games… (2-7, .286)
* Yunel Escobar had his hit streak end at 4 games… (5-17, .294)
* Joshua Arteaga extended his hit streak to 2 games… (2-6, .333)

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Skid Extends on Controversy: L, 3-2

The Braves had their losing skid stretch to seven on a questionable game-ending play as Bobby Darula appeared to slide into foul territory to make an attempt on a Maniscalco pop up only to have the umpire rule it fare as Chairon Isenia scored all the way from first on the play. the Braves lost four games in the series by just one run. It marked the first five-game sweep the Braves have suffered this season.

Matthew Maniscalco had the game winning RBI for the second straight night in front of an announced crowd of 6,445 at Riverwalk Stadium.

The Braves staff of Matt Wright and Arthur Santos combined to retire 16 straight batters until Isenia reached on a throwing error by Luis Hernandez setting up the 10th inning drama.

Matt Wright (8-3, 2.08 ERA) missed a chance at his eighth victory as he exited after seven innings retiring the last eight batters he faced.

The Braves got their only runs in the first inning after Yunel Escobar tripled in Onil Joseph who reached on a broken bat single to start the game.

The Braves start up a five game home stand at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi Tuesday night as they take on the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send LHP Francisely Bueno (0-2, 3.34 ERA) to the hill while the BayBears are scheduled to counter with LHP Sean Thompson (3-6, 3.41 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 104.3-FM exclusively at Trustmark Park.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 11-15 in one-run games.
* The Braves fall to 22-17 when scoring first.
* The Braves fall to 5-3 in extra inning games.
* The Braves are now 3-18 at Riverwalk Stadium.
* The Braves fall to 2-4 on the final game of a road trip.
* The Braves fall to 2-20 when scoring in just one inning.
* The Braves fall to 5-27 when when scoring two runs or less.
* The Braves finished 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

HIT STREAKS:
* Yunel Escobar extended his hit streak to 4 games… (5-17, .294)
* Joshua Arteaga ended an 0-10 skid with his one-out single in the tenth.

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank

One Bad Inning Does in Braves: L, 2-1

Former MSU Bulldog Matthew Maniscalco ended an 0-10 slump with a second inning RBI single that proved to be the difference Sunday night as the Biscuits continued their mastery over the Braves with a 2-1 win in front of an announced crowd of 2,890 at Riverwalk Stadium. The Braves losing streak is now at a franchise record six straight overall including a seven-game skid on the road.

Braves starter, Anthony Lerew (0-2, 3.86 ERA) had his best outing except for the second inning in which he allowed 2 runs and 4 hits to Montgomery. The Braves bullpen was solid again as Ryan Basner tossed 2 innings of 1-hit relief.

The real star of the game was once again the Biscuits starter. Jim Magrane (10-6, 3.09 ERA) became the first pitcher to 10 wins in the Southern League retiring 14 in a row at one point. He finished two outs shy of his first complete game of the season.

The Braves got their only run in the fourth after back-t-back singles by Hernandez and Escobar to start the inning, Canizares hit a sacrifice fly with one out to score Hernandez. The Braves chased Magrane in the ninth with a pair of one-out singles including Canizares nearly hitting one out to left. Bobby Darula then grounded into a fielder's choice as Jones was thrown out at the plate. Rosamond drew a walk to load the bases but Mike Rozema bounced into a game ending fielder's choice as Martinez stepped on the bag at third to force out Darula.

The Braves wrap up a five game road trip at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama Sunday night as they take on the Montgomery Biscuits, the AA Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. First Pitch is set for 7:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send RHP Matt Wright (7-3, 2.27 ERA) to the hill while the Biscuits are scheduled to counter with RHP Tony Peguero (8-7, 3.12 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 6:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Riverwalk Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 11-14 in one-run games.
* The Braves fall to 1-4 on the road on Sundays.
* The Braves are now 3-17 at Riverwalk Stadium.
* The Braves fall to 4-46 when trailing after 8 innings.
* The Braves fall to 2-19 when scoring in just one inning.
* The Braves fall to 12-33 when their opponenet scores first.
* The Braves fall to 5-26 when when scoring two runs or less.
* The Braves finished 2 for 13 with runners in scoring position.

HIT STREAKS:
* Onil Joseph had his hit streak end at 2 games… (3-9, .333)
* Ray Serrano had his hit steak end at 4 games… (7-15, .467)
* Bobby Darula had his hit streak end at 4 games… (6-17, .353)
* Yunel Escobar extended his hit streak to 3 games… (4-13, .308)
* Barbaro Canizares extended his hit streak to 4 games… (5-13, .385)
* Michael Rosamond ended an 0-12 skid with his leadoff double in the third.

TRANSACTIONS:
* Jarrod Saltalamacchia was placed on the disabled list.
* Eddie Perez was activated from the disabled list.

by
Bryan Eubank

Braves Lose Record 5th Straight: L, 5-3

The Braves woes continued Saturday night as their losing skid hit a team-record five straight as they lost 5-3 to the Biscuits in front of 6,729 at Riverwalk Stadium. For the third straight game the Braves also scored first but managed to give up the lead and the game to the Biscuits.

Braves starter, Chris Waters (4-7, 4.50 ERA) was once again plagued by the long ball and the free pass as he allowed a game-tying two-run homer in the third and walked four batters in the process. The Braves bullpen was solid as Glenn Tucker and Eric Schmitt combined to 3 2/3 innings of 1-hit relief.

The real star of the game was Biscuits starter Andy Sonnanstine (7-6, 3.26 ERA) as he finished one out shy of his third complete game in his last four outings. Sonnanstine retired 10 in a row at one point (between the 3rd and 6th innings) and 20 of 23 heading into the ninth before giving up a run and three base hits to the Braves.

Onil Joseph started the game with his second leadoff homerun of the season. The Braves collected another run in the second off of three straight base hits capped off by Serrano's RBI double. The Braves ran themselves out of further offense by running into a double play as Rozema grounded out to first and Serrano was tagged out at third by the first baseman. The Braves other run came in the ninth as Darula and Serrano hit back-to-back two-out doubles to chase Sonnanstine.

The Braves continue a five game road trip at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama Sunday night as they take on the Montgomery Biscuits, the AA Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. First Pitch is set for 5:05 PM (CT). The Braves are set to send RHP Anthony Lerew (0-1, 4.50 ERA) to the hill while the Biscuits are scheduled to counter with RHP Jim Magrane (9-6, 3.26 ERA). The Braves On Deck Circle powered by Nextel starts off the broadcast at 4:05 PM (CT) on SuperSport 930. Don't forget if you're headed to the game then take your radio and tune to 103.9-FM exclusively at Riverwalk Stadium.

Check out the Braves Minute here. To catch an archived version of tonight's game or any previous MS Braves game head to Minor League Baseball.com and select the day you want to hear.

BRAVES BITES:
* The Braves fall to 9-16 in two-run games.
* The Braves fall to 22-16 when scoring first.
* The Braves fall to 11-32 when allowing a homerun.
* The Braves fall to 4-45 when trailing after 8 innings.
* Of the Braves 37 HRs, 22 of them have been solo shots.
* The Braves fall to 9-34 when when scoring three runs or less.

HIT STREAKS:
* Onil Joseph extended hit streak to 2 games… (3-9, .333)
* Ray Serrano extended his hit steak to 4 games… (7-15, .467)
* Brandon Jones had his hit streak end at 2 games… (5-8, .625)
* Bobby Darula extended his hit streak to 4 games… (6-17, .353)
* Luis Hernandez had his hit streak end at 4 games… (4-14, .286)
* Barbaro Canizares extended his hit streak to 3 games… (4-11, .364)

TRANSACTIONS:
* None Today.

by
Bryan Eubank