Atlanta Braves, the team thread.

[thegame]

I follow Baseball just about as much as Football or anything else, and my favorite team has been the Braves ever since I've been watching the sport.

This season, is, admittidly, the possible end of the epic Braves' run that has encompassed the past decade. Our rotation, severely userped over the last two years, has lost standouts John Burkett and Kevin Millwood, as well as franchise starters John Smoltz and Tom Glavine, one to our own bullpen and one to the Mets. Our lineup is nothing to write home about, either. From 1st to 3rd, we sport names like Fick, Marcus Giles, Furcal, and Castilla. The outfield is home to the Jones' boys and Gary Sheffield, but all three are off to slow starts this season, and Andrew seems to have hit a wall offensivly over the last 2 seasons, becoming a power hitter with a heavy strikeout ratio. At catcher, Javy Lopez continues to be an enigma. His offensive production has steadily fallen over the past 3 seasons, and he is no great jem defencivly either. I look for the Phillies to take the division this season, with my Braves missing the postseason entirely for the first time since I have been watching them.

Anyone else like the Braves?
I'm sure a lot of you don't like them, too!

[thegame]

The Braves just defeated the Marlins 3-0, Russ Ortiz got the win, seven shut out innings.

We took 3 out of 4 from the Marlins on this homestand, record now is:

3-4


I'll post each game's box score here from now on. I'll get this one later.

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Ya they looked pretty impressive today, especially that 3-4-5 spot, i love it. Sheffield, Chipper, Andruw, went Back-Back-Back Homers.

[SabreNasty2630]

Fellow Braves fans!!! Yes today was a very impressive outing for the Ortiz and the Braves. Hopefully they can turn this thing around quick, Maddux especially.

[thegame]

I love Ortiz, he'll be our best starter this season, although I also have high hopes for Hampton as well if he ever gets healthy.

[SabreNasty2630]

I'm liking the chance of Marquis' development to hit full stridethis year, along with Hampton surprising ppl.

[thegame]

4-7-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
FLORIDA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 x 3 5 0

Record:
Atlanta: 3-4
Florida: 2-5

W: Russ Ortiz (1-1)
L: C. Pavano (0-2)
S: Smoltz (2)

HR: A. Jones, ATL, (3)
C. Jones, ATL, (1)
Sheffield, ATL, (2)

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Good game right now, 3-3 top of the 9th, im not watching the game, watching other games. Did Sheffield get hurt? I hope the hell not, but i noticed on gamecenter that he left in middle of the game.

[thegame]

4-8-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Philles
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 9 2
PHILADELPHIA 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 0

Record: Atlanta: 3-5
Philly: 4-3

W: J. Mesa (1-0)
L: K. Gryboski (0-1)

HR: None

Game notes: Gary Sheffield was ejected in the 5th inning, Bobby Cox in the 5th inning as well.

Time of Game - 3:21

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Tough loss for the braves today.

[The REAL Sabres]

4 runs on 4 hits without any homer runs??? That must've been rough.

[thegame]

4-9-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 10 3
PHILADELPHIA 3 1 0 2 0 4 3 3 x 16 18 0

Record:
Atlanta: 3-6
Philly: 5-3

W: V. Padilla (1-)
L: G. Maddux (0-3)

HR: J. Thome, 2, PHI (2)
P. Burrell, 2, PHI (2)

Game notes: Greg Maddux now has an ERA of 11.05, allowing 18 earned runs in 14 2/3 innings this season, his worst start since 1989 when he was with the Cubs.

Time of game - 2:52

[The REAL Sabres]

AHAHAHAHAHA. Maddux again!!!

[SabreNasty2630]

Braves Signed Pitcher Shane Reynold today, formerly with the Houston Astros

[thegame]

4-10-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Philles
Box score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 6 13 0
PHILADELPHIA 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 0


Record:
Atlanta: 4-6
Philly: 5-4

W: D. Holmes (1-0)
L: J. Roa (0-2)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (4)
Fick, ATL (2)

Game notes: Andrew Jones' home run was his 15th at Veterans Stadium.

Time of game - 2:53

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Originally posted by EM BILLSFAN 80
Braves Signed Pitcher Shane Reynold today, formerly with the Houston Astros

Ya i heard but might not be a good thing. He was clocked at 89 as his high.

Maddux is stinkin up the joint this year.

[thegame]

^Throwing hard is not the only part of being succesfull. Maddux is a perfect example. In his hall of fame career, he was never a fire-baller, but used location and speed changes to manipulate and dominate hitters.

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Reynolds doesn't have maddux stuff though. I've seen him pitch, nothing special. Anything helps though, maybe he's improved since i last seen him. I hope he proves me wrong.

[SabreNasty2630]

Yeah, I was definately hoping in the offseason that the Braves could pick up Wade Miller, but unfortunately he re-signed with the Astros right before the deadline the Braves could start talking to him.

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Wade Miller would have been a good solid pickup if he would have stayed healthy. Braves pitching staff is jinxed this year. I think Wade Miller will have a good year in Houston.

[thegame]

4-11-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 10 0
FLORIDA 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 x 7 8 0

Record:
Atlanta: 4-7
Florida: 5-6

W: B. Penny (1-1)
L: H. Ramirez (1-2)
S: B. Looper (1)

HR: C. Jones, ATL (2)
Lee, FLA (1)
Penny, FLA (1)

Game notes: Derrek Lee's home run was the 100th of his career, while teammate Brad Penny hit his first major league homer in this game as well for the Marlins.

Time of game - 2:41

[thegame]

4-12-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins
Box Score

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 5 12 2
FLORIDA 0 0 1 3 3 0 5 0 x 12 15 1

Record:
Atlanta: 4-8
Florida: 6-6

W: C. Pavano (1-2)
L: R. Ortiz (1-2)

HR: Lopez, ATL (1)
Ortiz, ATL (1)
Lee, 2, FLA (3)

Game notes: The Braves have been outscored 72-17 in their eight losses. Atlanta's ERA rose to 6.39, worst in the National League.

Time of game - 3:08

[MiamiMasterpiece]

What in the blue hell is wrong with this team.

[thegame]

4-13-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 12 0
FLORIDA 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0

Record:
Atlanta: 5-8
Florida: 6-7

W: G. Maddux (1-3)
L: M. Redman (1-2)
S: J. Smoltz (3)

HR: Castilla, ATL (2)
Lowell, FLA (4)

Game notes: Gary Sheffied has an 11 game hitting streak after tonight's game.

Time of game - 2:35

[SabreNasty2630]

Maddux finally had a good outing. Hopefully this can carry to his starts the rest of the way.

[thegame]

Am much needed off day for my Braves yesterday. What a rough start to the season! Ortiz looked great until his last start, Maddux has had his well documented problems, Byrd and Hampton are still hurt and the offence has been it's usual Jeckle/Hyde self. I'm really concerned about all of the teams in our division, save for the Mets. Florida looks strong, as does Montreal, but Philly really impressed me. Padilla is a strong ace, and with Thome in that lineup, look out.

I'd love to see the Braves go on a roll here against the Expos and then Philly, but we'll see what develops...

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Braves will go on a roll soon, but 2 tough matchups ahead of them.

[thegame]

4-15-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 7 0
MONTREAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9 0

Final - Atlanta 2, Montreal 1

Record:
Atlanta: 6-8
Montreal: 9-5

W: J. Bong (1-0)
L: D. Smith (1-1)
S: J. Smoltz (4)

HR: Sheffied, ATL (3)
Giles, ATL (1)
Cabrera, MTL (3)

Game notes: With tonight's 7 inning shutout of the Braves, Expos pitcher Tony Armas Jr. now has a scoreless streak of 16 innings still alive. He did not factor in the decision tonight.

Time of game - 3:03

Game was played in San Juan, Puerto Rico before a crowd of 13,999 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Good Game for Reynolds yesterday.

[thegame]

4-16-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 11 0
MONTREAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 7 0

Final - Atlanta 3, Montreal 2

Record:
Atlanta: 7-8
Montreal: 9-6

W: H. Ramirez (2-2)
L: T. Ohka (1-2)
S: J. Smoltz (5)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (4)
Calloway, MTL (1)

Game notes: Atlanta catcher Javy Lopez, a native of Puerto Rico, had to purchase 80 tickets for tonight's contest, he went 0-4 for the second straight night.

Time of game - 2:32

[thegame]

4-17-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
ATLANTA 1 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 6 14 13 1
MONTREAL 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 8 9 3

Final - Atlanta 14, Montreal 8

Record:
Atlanta: 8-8
Montreal: 9-7

W: J. Bong (2-0)
L: R. Biddle (1-1)

HR: Lopez, 2, ATL (3) 1 GS
A. Jones, ATL (5)
Furcal, ATL (1)
Giles, ATL (2)
Chavez, MTL (1)

Game notes: Gary Sheffield went 1-3 with a double tonight, extending his hitting streak to 14 games. A total of 17 men were LOB in tonight's game, 9 by the Braves, 8 by the Expos.

Time of game - 3:36

[CORN]

awesome game tonight, im able to get turner south on satellite the game, which is a good thing since tbs crapped out on us. Nice to see other braves fans on here been a fan most of my life. Things are startin to look a lot better for em. Hamptons scheduled to pitch next week sometime, gonna be interesting to see how he does.

[Hurls]

Javy Lopez welcome home!

[thegame]

4-18-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PHILADELPHIA 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 8 1
ATLANTA 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 x 5 6 1

Final - Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 4

Record:
Atlanta: 9-8
Philly: 9-8

W: K. Gryboski (1-1)
L: R. Wolf (2-1)
S: J. Smoltz (6)

HR: None

Game notes: Even with the Philadelphia loss, dropping their record to 9-8, they have equalled their win total from all of last April already. Chipper Jones returned to the Atlanta starting lineup after missing most of the last two games, he did pinch hit yesterday. Gary Sheffield now has a 15 game hitting streak.

Time of game - 2:39

[Figurita20]

Big Braves fan here, thanxs for the updates, the game.
I'm anxious to watch them on DTV, so far they didn't show them. Still waiting tough.

[thegame]

4-19-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PHILADELPHIA 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 11 1
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1

Final - Atlanta 0, Philadelphia 4

Record:
Atlanta: 9-9
Philly: 10-8

W: V. Padilla (3-1)
L: M. Hampton (0-1)

HR: None

Game notes: Vicente Padilla's complete game four hit shutout was the Philly pitcher's second career shutout. He faced only 3 batters over the minimum, throwing 107 pitches, 82 of them for strikes.

Time of game - 2:43

[SabreNasty2630]

Tough loss tonight after that nice winning streak, Padilla was throwing heat thought, very impressive outing.

[The REAL Sabres]

A terrific performance by Reynolds this afternoon...

[thegame]

4-20-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PHILADELPHIA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 2
ATLANTA 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 8 12 1

Final - Atlanta 8, Philadelphia 1

Record:
Atlanta: 10-9
Philly: 10-9

W: S. Renyolds (1-0)
L: B. Duckworth (0-1)

HR: None

Game notes: Atlanta Pitcher Shane Renyolds went 7 1/3 innings in today's game, giving up only 2 hits and an unearned run. He has given up 0 earned runs in his 12 1/3 innings as a Brave this season. Gary Sheffield's 16 game hitting streak came to an end today, but he did reach base twice.

Time of game - 2:36

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Oh Yeah, Reynolds pitched great once again. I think once teams see him a little more, he will have a few bad outings.

[thegame]

4-22-03

Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ST LOUIS 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 8 0
ATLANTA 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 0 x 5 6 1

Final - Atlanta 5, St. Louis 3

Record:
Atlanta: 11-9
St. Louis: 9-9

W: R. Ortiz (2-2)
L: G. Stephenson (1-2)
S: J. Smoltz (7)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (5)
Martinez, STL (2)

Game notes: Cardianls star Scott Rolen has no hits in his last 16 at bats after tonight. The Braves have won 7 of their last 8 games. Braves closer John Smoltz still has not surrendured a run in 10 2/3 innings of work this season.

Time of game - 2:53

[thegame]

4-23-03

Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ST LOUIS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 6 0
ATLANTA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 x 4 7 1

Final - Atlanta 4, St. Louis 2

Record:
Atlanta: 12-9
St. Louis: 9-10

W: G. Maddux (2-3)
L: M. Morris (1-2)
S: J. Smoltz (8)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (6)
Giles, ATL (3)
Edmonds, STL (5)

Game notes: Braves' ace Greg Maddux shut out the Cardinals in seven innings tonight, throwing only 76 pitches, 54 of them for strikes. St. Louis 1B Tino Martinez now has an 11 game hitting streak after tonight's game where he had 1 single in 4 at bats.

Time of game - 2:10

[thegame]

4-24-03

Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ST LOUIS 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 4 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 15 0

Final - Atlanta 4, St. Louis 3

Record:
Atlanta: 13-9
St. Louis: 9-11

W: R. King (1-0)
L: S. Kline (0-2)

HR: None

Game notes: The Braves left 12 men on base in tonight's game. Braves pitcher Mike Hampton went 6 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 ER, but he walked 4. The Braves have won 9 of their last 10 games.

Time of game - 2:54

[SabreNasty2630]

ANDRUW JONES WITH THE GW RBI's. Nice performance from the Braves tonight

[thegame]

4-25-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
MILWAUKEE 4 0 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 12 12 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 5 13 0

Final - Atlanta 5, Milwaukee 12

Record:
Atlanta: 13-10
Milwaukee: 9-14

W: B. Sheets (2-2)
L: S. Reynolds (1-1)

HR: C. Jones, ATL (3)
Vander Wal, 2, MIL (4)
Sexson, 3, MIL (8)

Game notes: Brewers star Richie Sexson tied his career best for homers in one game with 3 and set a team record for total bases in one game, with 14! Braves pitcher Shane Reynolds gave up 10 ER in less than 4 innings, raising his ERA from 0.00 to 5.74.

Time of game - 2:21

[thegame]

4-26-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
MILWAUKEE 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 1
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 x 3 7 0

Final - Atlanta 3, Milwaukee 2

Record:
Atlanta: 14-10
Milwaukee: 9-14

W: R. King (2-0)
L: V. De Los Santos (0-2)
S: J. Smoltz (9)

HR: Giles, ATL (4)

Game notes: The crowd of 27,313 was the fourth largest crowd at Turner Field so far this season. Capacity is over 50,000. Braves' closer John Smoltz got his 9th save in as many chances in today's game, extending his streak to 25 straight saves without a blown save.

Time of game - 2:52

[thegame]

4-27-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
MILWAUKEE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0
ATLANTA 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 x 7 13 0

Final - Atlanta 7, Milwaukee 1

Record:
Atlanta: 15-10
Milwaukee: 9-16

W: R. Ortiz (2-3)
L: G. Rusch (1-4)

HR: Lopez, ATL (4)

Game notes: Brewers pitcher Glendon Rusch has never beaten the Braves in eight starts (0-4). The Brewers have now lost five of their last six games, and have not homerd in seven of their past eight games. Braves LF Chipper Jones left the game after hitting a single in the sixth inning.

Time of game - 2:57

[thegame]

4-29-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 6 0
HOUSTON 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0

Final - Altanta 3, Houston 1

Record:
Atlanta: 16-10
Houston: 11-14

W: G. Maddux (3-3)
L: R. Oswalt (2-3)
S: J. Smoltz (10)

HR: None

Game notes: The Braves have now won 12 of their last 14 games after starting the season 4-8. With his win tonight, Braves' ace Greg Maddux is now 22-9 all time against Houston. Houston 1B Jeff Bagwell went 0-4, snapping a 7 game hitting streak.

Time of game - 2:32

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Good pitching by Maddux.

Smoltz is nasty.

[pilsnertobills]

Oswalt = Overrated

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Hey EM BILLSFAN 80, That commercial is great. The Charles Rogers one im talking about.

Im Charles Rogers, I had 68 catches......
SING IT!

[thegame]

4-30-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 3 2 5 0 1 0 11 13 1
HOUSTON 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1

Final - Atlanta 11, Houston 1

Record:
Atlanta: 17-10
Houston: 11-15

W: M. Hampton (1-1)
L: W. Miller (0-3)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (7)
Ensberg, HOU (2)

Game notes: Houston slugger Lance Berkman is hitting only .158 against lefties this year. Braves LF Chipper Jones had 4 RBI's in this game and had 2 2B. Houston pitcher Wade Miller has still been unable to record a win this season, he has started 6 games.

Time of game - 2:40

[thegame]

5-1-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 2 8 11 2
HOUSTON 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 7 14 0

Final - Atlanta 8, Houston 7

Record:
Atlanta: 18-10
Houston: 11-16

W: R. Hernandez (2-0)
L: B. Wagner (1-2)
S: J. Smoltz (11)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (8)
A. Jones, ATL (6)
Derosa, ATL (1)
Berkman, HOU (3)

Game notes: John Smoltz recorded his NL leading 11th save tonight, but his scoreless streak this season ended as he gave up one run, raising his ERA to 0.61. He has pitched 14.2 innings so far in 03'. After tonight's game, Gary Sheffield is hitting .353 on the season, good for fourth in NL batting.

Time of game - 3:23

[thegame]

5-2-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, Bank One Ballpark
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 8 0
ARIZONA 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 13 1

Final - Atlanta 4, Arizona 2

Record:
Atlanta: 19-10
Arizona: 12-18

W: J. Bong (3-0)
L: M. Mantei (3-1)

HR: Furcal, ATL (2)
Spivey, ARI (2)

Game notes: Braves closer John Smoltz blew his first save of the year tonight, and his first in his last 28 chances. Arizona left 12 men on base and was 0-10 with runners in scoring position. Braves SS Rafeal Furcal's game winning HR was a 414 foot blast that landed over the pool in right-center in the 11th inning.

Time of game - 3:26

[SabreNasty2630]

Yeah MM, I was rollin the first time I seen the commercial. It's Classic.

[thegame]

5-3-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, Bank One Ballpark
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 6 13 0
ARIZONA 2 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 x 7 12 1

Final - Atlanta 6, Arizona 7

Record:
Atlanta: 19-11
Arizona: 13-18

W: O. Villarreal (2-2)
L: K. Gryboski (1-2)
S: M. Mantei (5)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (7)
Fick, ATL (3)
Spivey, ARI (3)

Game notes: Braves CF Andrew Jones is now tied with Todd Helton for the NL lead in RBI's with 29. D-Backs ace Curt Schilling went 5 innings, throwing 108 pitches and giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs. A total of 22 men were LOB in this game.

Time of game - 3:40

[thegame]

5-4-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E
ATLANTA 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 7 9 1
ARIZONA 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 10 1

Final - Atlanta 7, Arizona 4

Record:
Atlanta: 20-11
Arizona: 13-19

W: T. Hodges (1-0)
L: C. Capuano (0-1)
S: J. Smoltz (12)

HR: A. Jones (8)
Gonzalez, ARI (8)
Spivey, (4)

Game notes: Atlanta is now 9-1 on the road this season, and won 5 of 6 on this current road trip. They have now won 16 of their last 19 games. Braves CF Andrew Jones leads the NL with 31 RBI's. Braves maneger Bobby Cox was tossed from his third game of the season and the second on this road trip.

Time of game - 3:49

[thegame]

5-6-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
COLORADO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 6 1
ATLANTA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 x 3 7 0

Final - Atlanta 3, Colorado 2

Record:
Atlanta: 21-11
Colorado: 16-16

W: R. Hernandez (3-0)
L: T. Jones (0-1)
S: J. Smoltz (13)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (9)

Game notes: Braves SP Mike Hampton pitched 7 innings of shut out ball tonight, giving up only 3 hits and lowering his ERA to 2.52. John Smoltz now has 13 saves, the most in MLB, in 14 chances. Braves CF Andrew Jones hit a 2-run HR to put the Braves ahead in the bottom of the eigth inning to straight away center field.

Time of game - 2:46

[thegame]

5-7-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies, Turner Field

Game postponed, rain.

Rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Thursday at 4:35 p.m. EDT.

[thegame]

5-8-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies, Turner Field
Game one of double-header
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
COLORADO 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 6 7 1
ATLANTA 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 x 12 9 0

Final - Atlanta 12, Colorado 6

Record:
Atlanta: 22-11
Colorado: 16-17

W: S. Renyolds (1-2)
L: N. Cruz (3-3)
S: J. Smoltz (14)

HR: Fick, ATL (4) (GS)
Furcal, ATL (3)
C. Jones, ATL (4)
P. Wilson, COL (7)

Game notes: Today's double header is only the second in the seven year history of Turner Field. Braves 1B Robert Fick's GS was the second of his career. Colorado has now lost six of their last seven games. The Braves have now won their last 66 games that pitcher John Smoltz has appeared in.

Time of game - 3:00

[thegame]

5-8-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies, Turner Field
Game two of double-header
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
COLORADO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 6 0
ATLANTA 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 x 5 8 0

Final - Atlanta 5, Colorado 2

Record:
Atlanta: 23-11
Colorado: 16-18

W: R. Ortiz (4-2)
L: S. Chacon(4-2)
S: J. Smoltz (15)

HR: None

Game notes: 20 men were LOB in this game, 12 by Colorado, 8 by Atlanta. Braves' starting pitcher Russ Ortiz went 7 2/3 innings, giving up just 4 hits and 2 ER, throwing 131 pitches. He also had a hit and an RBI. Colorado scored 6 of their 8 runs from the double-header in the 8th inning, with 4 in game one and 2 in game 2.

Time of game - 2:43

[thegame]

5-9-03

Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
SAN FRANCISCO 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 3 9 9 0
ATLANTA 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 6 0

Final - Atlanta 2, San Francisco 9

Record:
Atlanta: 23-12
San Fran: 25-9

W: J. Foppert (2-2)
L: G. Maddux (3-4)
S: J. Brower (2)

HR: C. Jones, ATL (5)
Giles, ATL (5)
Santiago, SF (5)
Cruz, SF (8)

Game notes: The Giants are now on a six game winning streak and have the best record in the NL, and have gone 4-0 so far on their current road trip. The crowd of 32,040 was the second largest so far this season at Turner Field, the largest was 40,244 on opening day.

Time of game - 2:45

[thegame]

5-10-03

Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
SANFRNCSCO 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 8 0
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 x 6 11 1

Final - Atlanta 6, San Francisco 3

Record:
Atlanta: 24-12
San Fran: 25-10

W: K. Gryboski (2-2)
L: J. Nathan (4-1)

HR: Lopez, ATL (5)
C. Jones, ATL (6)
Galarraga, SF (3)

Game notes: Braves catcher Javy Lopez had been in a 4 for 24 slump entering tonight's game, where he went 2-3 with a homer and 2 RBI. Giants slugger Barry Bonds went 0-2 and was walked 3 times. The crowd of 39,357 was the second biggest at Turner Field this season so far.

Time of game - 2:40

[thegame]

5-11-02

Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
SANFRNCSCO 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0
ATLANTA 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 x 7 10 1

Final - Atlanta 7, San Francisco 3

Record:
Atlanta: 25-12
San Fran: 25-11

W: M. Hampton (2-1)
L: J. Schmidt (3-1)

HR: Lopez, ATL (6)

Game notes: The Braves took 2 of three in this matchup of the top two teams in the NL. There was a 1 hour, 52 minute rain-delay in tonight's game. The Braves have won 21 of their last 25 games. Giants 2B Ray Durham was placed on the 15-day DL after spraining his right ankle in Saturday's game.

Time of game - 3:01

[MiamiMasterpiece]

These guys are on a tear, i hope they keep it up.

[thegame]

5-12-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 11 10 0
LOSANGELES 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 5 1

Final - Atlanta 11, Los Angeles 4

Record:
Atlanta: 26-12
LA: 20-19

W: J. Bong (4-0)
L: E. Gagne (0-1)

HR: Castilla, ATL (3)
Lopez, ATL (7)
Kinkade, LA (2)

Game notes: The Braves scored 7 runs in the 9th inning, including a two run double from RF Gary Sheffield and a 3-run HR by C Javy Lopez. The Braves are now 18-1 when scoring first. Los Angeles is only 1 game over .500 despite having the lowest team ERA in the majors entering this game.

Time of game - 3:15

[MiamiMasterpiece]

They lit up Gagne last night something all teams have had trouble doing.

[thegame]

5-13-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 7 0
LOSANGELES 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 1

Final - Atlanta 3, Los Angeles 1

Record:
Atlanta: 27-12
LA: 20-20

W: R. Ortiz (5-2)
L: P. Quantrill (0-2)
S: J. Smoltz (16)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (9)

Game notes: The home run LA pitcher Paul Quantrill allowed in this game to Braves RF Gary Sheffield was his first HR allowed in his last 78 2/3 innings of work. Braves SP Russ Ortiz went 8 innings, allowing only 4 hits and 1 ER, throwing just 103 pitches. Braves SS Rafael Furcal leads the NL now with 55 hits.

Time of game - 2:45

[thegame]

5-14-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 1
LOSANGELES 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 x 5 8 0

Final - Atlanta 1, Los Angeles 5

Record:
Atlanta: 27-13
LA: 21-20

W: K. Brown (4-1)
L: G. Maddux (3-5)

HR: McGriff, LA (6)

Game notes: Dodger 1B Fred McGriff hit his 484th home run in this game. LA ace Kevin Brown has now allowed just 1 ER in each of his last 4 starts. The 3-6 hitters in the Braves lineup went 2-16 in this game.

Time of game - 2:17

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Nice Work Game!

[thegame]

(Thanks MM)

5-15-03

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, Qualcomm Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 2 0 8 0 2 3 0 15 14 2
SANDIEGO 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 6 8 0

Final - Atlanta 15, San Diego 6

Record:
Atlanta: 28-13
San Diego: 13-28

W: H. Ramirez (3-2)
L: R. Deago (0-1)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (10)
Giles, ATL (6)
Burroughs, SD (2)

Game notes: Padres 1B Ryan Klesko was hit in the head by a pitch in the 5th inning in this game and was taken to the hospital for X-rays. The Braves now are the best team in MLB, with a 28-13 record. The Padres have lost 15 of their last 18 games. 5 Braves players had at least 2 RBI in this game.

Time of game - 3:10

[The REAL Sabres]

Originally posted by MiamiMasterpiece
Nice Work Game!

Yes, you cut and paste with the best of them!!!;)

[thegame]

^ The only thing cut and pasted in any of my wrapups are the inning scores at the top.

[MiamiMasterpiece]

Originally posted by Sabrejeff
Yes, you cut and paste with the best of them!!!;)

Even if he did, atleast hes doing it everyday. I dont see anyone else doing it.

[thegame]

5-16-03

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, Qualcomm Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 6 11 1
SANDIEGO 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 2

Final - Atlanta 6, San Diego 4

Record:
Atlanta: 29-13
San Diego: 13-29

W: K. Gryboski (3-2)
L: C. Nagy (0-1)
S: J. Smoltz (17)

HR: Lopez, ATL (8)
Furcal, ATL (4)
Burroughs, SD (3)

Game notes: The Braves have now won 25 of their last 30 games. The home run by San Diego 3B Sean Burroughs was an inside-the-park homer. The Padres have now gone 14 straight games without a starting pitcher reaching the seventh inning. The Padres now have the worst record in the NL, while the Braves have the best record in the Majors.

Time of game - 2:53

[MiamiMasterpiece]

was a BS homerun, went through the gate and chipper didnt know if he could go get it. So they let it go. Atleast they won.

[thegame]

5-17-03

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, Qualcomm Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 6 2 12 16 0
SANDIEGO 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 2

Final - Atlanta 12, San Diego 2

Record:
Atlanta: 30-13
San Diego: 13-30

W: S. Reynolds (3-1)
L: C. Loewer (0-1)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (10) (GS)
Castilla, ATL, 2 (5)
Furcal, ATL (5)
Nady, SD (5)

Game notes: Braves RF Gary Sheffield had 5 RBI in this game. The Braves are now 5-1 on their current road trip. Braves SP Shane Reynolds went 7 innings, giving up only 5 hits and 2 ER for his third win of the season. Atlanta has won 26 of their last 31 games.

Time of game - 2:45

[thegame]

5-18-03

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, Qualcomm Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 6 13 0
SANDIEGO 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 9 0

Final - Atlanta 6, San Diego 3

Record:
Atlanta: 31-13
San Diego: 13-31

W: R. Ortiz (6-2)
L: B. Lawrence (2-5)
S: J. Smoltz (18)

HR: Castilla, ATL (6)
C. Jones, ATL (7)
Lockhart, SD (1)

Game notes: The Braves swept the series with the Padres 4-0. The Padres went 1-6 on this homestand, after going 1-5 on their previous homestand. Braves SP Russ Ortiz won his 5th straight decision, going 7 innings and giving up 7 hits and 3 ER. Braves RF Gary Sheffield leads the NL in batting average now with a .361 average.

Time of game - 2:39

[thegame]

5-20-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ballpark
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 8 10 0
CINCINNATI 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 x 9 10 1

Final - Atlanta 8, Cincinnati 9

Record:
Atlanta: 31-14
Cincy: 23-22

W: S. Sullivan (5-0)
L: R. Hernandez (3-1)
S: S. Williamson (11)

HR: Castilla, ATL, 2 (8)
A. Jones, ATL (11)
Furcal, ATL (6)
Griffey Jr., CIN (2)
LaRue, CIN (5)

Game notes: Reds CF Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 470th HR in this game, his first against Braves SP Greg Maddux. Braves 2B Marcus Giles left the game during his first AB after injuring his right calf. The Reds lead the NL with 71 homers, and have hit at least 1 in their last 14 games, which is their best such streak since the 1956 team hit a HR in 21 straight games.

Time of game - 2:47

[thegame]

5-21-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ballpark
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 0
CINCINNATI 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 3 x 9 9 0

Final - Atlanta 3, Cincinnati 9

Record:
Atlanta: 31-15
Cincy: 24-22

W: C. Reitsma (3-1)
L: M. Hampton (2-2)

HR: Dunn, CIN (17)

Game notes: The Cincy crowd of 33,355 was the largest since opening day in the brand-new Great American Ballpark. With this loss, the Braves have now lost back-to-back games for the first time since April 11-12. Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected for the second time in two days. Braves RF Gary Sheffield now has a 9 game hitting streak, while Braves 3B Vinny Castilla has an 8 game hitting streak after tonight.

Time of game - 3:06

[thegame]

5-22-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds, Great American Ballpark
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 1 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 9 12 0
CINCINNATI 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 8 0

Final - Atlanta 9, Cincinnati 4

Record:
Atlanta: 32-15
Cincy: 24-23

W: S. Reynolds (4-1)
L: R. Dempster (1-4)

HR: Lopez, ATL, 2 (10)
Guillen, CIN, 2 (9)

Game notes: Braves RF Gary Sheffield now has a 10 game hitting streak. Braves C Javy Lopez got his second triple of the year in this game, after only having 11 total triples in his first 9 seasons. Reds SP Ryan Dempster has allowed at least 5 runs in each of his last 4 starts and now has an ERA of 7.96. The Braves finished their road trip 7-3.

Time of game - 2:40

[thegame]

5-23-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
NYMETS 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 8 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 5 10 0

Final - Atlanta 5, New York Mets 6

Record:
Atlanta: 32-16
NYM: 22-26

W: S. Trachsel (3-2)
L: R. Ortiz (6-3)
S: A. Benitez (14)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (11)
Lopez, ATL (11)
Burnitz, NYM (4) (GS)

Game notes: Atlanta has now lost 3 of their last 4 games. Braves SP Russ Ortiz lost for the first time in his last 8 starts. Mets RF Jeremy Burnitz hit his 7th career grand slam in this game, his first as a Met. Braves C Javy Lopez has 3 HR in his last 2 games.

Time of game - 3:05

[thegame]

5-24-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
NYMETS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 6 0
ATLANTA 0 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 x 10 14 0

Final - Atlanta 10, New York Mets 4

Record:
Atlanta: 33-16
NYM: 22-27

W: H. Ramirez (4-2)
L: T. Glavine (5-4)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (12)
Lopez, ATL (12)
A. Jones, ATL (12)
Fick, ATL (5)

Game notes: Former Braves and now Mets ace Tom Glavine played his first game against the Braves after 16 seasons with Atlanta. He went just 3 1/3 innings, gave up 8 hits and 6 ER. The crowd of 40,912 was the largest of the year at Turner Field so far. Braves rookie SP Horacio Ramirez went 7 innings, gave up just 4 hits and 2 ER. Braves RF Gary Sheffield missed hitting for the cycle by only a triple in this game.

Time of game - 2:39

[thegame]

5-25-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
NYMETS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 1
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 x 3 6 0

Final - Atlanta 3, New York Mets 1

Record:
Atlanta: 34-16
NYM: 22-28

W: R. Hernandez (4-1)
L: D. Weathers (1-4)
S: J. Smotlz (19)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (13)
Giles, ATL (7)
Burnitz, NYM (5)

Game notes: Braves ace Greg Maddux went 7 innings in this game, giving up just 3 hits, O ER, and throwing just 82 pitches. He did not factor in the decision. Braves RF Gary Sheffield had his 12 game hitting streak snapped in this game. The Mets bullpen recorded it's 14th loss of the season, which is half of the Mets total losses. Braves 2B Marcus Giles hit the go ahead HR in the 8th inning after going just 1-12 in this series before that AB.

Time of game - 2:08

[thegame]

5-26-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E
CINCINNATI 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 12 1
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 6 12 2

Record:
Atlanta: 34-17
Cincy: 25-26

W: G. White (2-0)
L: R. Hernandez (4-2)

HR: Guillen, CIN (10)
Dunn, CIN (18) (GS)

Game notes: Braves closer John Smoltz's streak of pitching in 72 straight games in which the Braves won ended in this game. He pitched a hitless ninth, with 2 K's. Braves SS Rafael Furcal went 3-5 in this game with a 1B, 2B, and 3B, but had two fielding errors. A total of 15 pitchers were used in this game, 7 by the Reds and 8 by the Braves.

Time of game - 4:17

[thegame]

5-27-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
CINCINNATI 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0
ATLANTA 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 10 1

Final - Atlanta 3, Cincinnati 2

Record:
Atlanta: 35-17
Cincy: 25-27

W: T. Hodges (2-0)
L: C. Reitsma (3-2)

HR: Castilla, ATL (9)
C. Jones, ATL (8)

Game notes: Braves LF Chipper Jones won the game in the bottom of the 10th inning with a HR. Braves RP Trey Hodges has now appeared in 17 games and has an ERA of 2.13 and two wins in relief. Braves CF Andrew Jones has reached base safely in 34 straight games.

Time of game - 3:10

[thegame]

5-28-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
CINCINNATI 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 3 1
ATLANTA 5 1 5 0 0 1 2 1 x 15 18 1

Final - Atlanta 15, Cincinnati 3

Record:
Atlanta: 36-17
Cincy: 25-28

W: R. Ortiz (7-3)
L: J. Austin (2-3)
S: J. Bong (1)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (13)
Lopez, ATL (13)
M. Franco, ATL (1)
DeRosa, ATL (2)
Furcal, ATL, 2 (8)

Game notes: The Braves became just the 2nd team in MLB history to start a game by hitting 3 straight HR's. Braves SS Rafael Furcal hit his 7th career lead-off HR in this game. Braves pitching allowed only 7 hits in the final two games of this series with the Reds. 15 runs ties a season high for the Braves in one game.

Time of game - 2:39

[thegame]

5-30-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Shea Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 11 0
NYMETS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0

Final - Atlanta 5, New York Mets 2

Record:
Atlanta: 37-17
NYM: 24-30

W: G. Maddux (4-5)
L: T. Glavine (5-5)
S: J. Smoltz (20)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (14)
J. Franco, ATL (1)
M. DeRosa, ATL (3)
C. Jones, ATL (9)

Game notes: Former Braves ace Tom Glavine lost to his old team for the second time in a week, going 7 innings, giving up 9 hits and 5 ER. 4 of the 9 hits were HR. Pitchers Greg Maddux and Glavine, who were the starters in this game, came in with 523 combined wins between them, the second most all-time for a pair of starters in one game. Popular Mets RP, John Franco, returned to the active Mets roster and pitched a scoreless inning in this game. Franco is the Mets all-time leader in saves.

Time of game - 2:50

[thegame]

5-31-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Shea Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 8 2
NYMETS 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 x 4 10 0

Final - Atlanta 2, New York Mets 4

Record:
Atlanta: 37-18
NYM: 25-30

W: J. Seo (2-2)
L: M. Hampton (2-3)
S: A. Benitez (16)

HR: None

Game notes: Mets rookie SP Jae Seo has allowed 3 or fewer ER in 9 of his 10 starts this season. The Braves finished May with 55 HR in the month, and now share an NL record for HR in 1 month, with the NY Giants of July 1947 and the St. Louis Cardinals of April 2000. Mets CF Tsuyoshi Shinjo had a 2 run double in this game. Braves C Javy Lopez missed the game with a strained right hamsting.

Time of game - 2:40

[thegame]

6-1-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Shea Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 7 1
NYMETS 0 2 0 0 0 8 0 0 x 10 13 1

Final - Atlanta 4, New York Mets 10

Record:
Atlanta: 37-19
NYM: 26-30

W: A. Leiter (6-2)
L: K. Gryboski (3-3)

HR: DeRosa, ATL (4)
Burnitz, NYM (7)

Game notes: Braves' RF Chipper Jones and Braves' CF Andrew Jones both missed this game with injuries and are day-to-day. The Mets scored 8 of their 10 runs in this game in the sixth inning. Mets ace Al Leiter threw 102 pitches over 6 innings, allowing 7 hits, 4 walks, and 4 ER. He is now 8-9 lifetime against the Braves.

Time of game - 3:10

[thegame]

6-3-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
TEXAS 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 10 0
ATLANTA 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 x 6 10 2

Final - Atlanta 6, Texas 5

Record:
Atlanta: 38-19
Texas: 25-31

W: K. Gryboski (4-3)
L: U. Urbina (0-2)
S: J. Smoltz (21)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (14)
J. Gonzalez, TEX (17)
Teixeira, TEX (6)

Game notes: Braves CF Andrew Jones pinch hit the go-ahead 2-run HR in the 8th inning. Braves closer John Smoltz reached his 21st save of the season faster than any other closer in NL history, taking just 57 team games. Texas RF Juan Gonzalez hit a 3-run HR in this game, he is now tied for the AL lead in HR with Alfonso Soriano of the NY Yankees.

Time of game - 2:56

[thegame]

6-4-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
TEXAS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 9 1
ATLANTA 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 x 5 10 0

Final - Atlanta 5, Texas 2

Record:
Atlanta: 39-19
Texas: 25-32

W: G. Maddux (5-5)
L: J. Thompson (3-7)
S: J. Smoltz (22)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (14)

Game notes: Braves' ace Greg Maddux went 8 innings in this game, his longest outing of the 03' season so far. He threw only 71 pitches, allowed 9 hits and 2 ER. Of the 30 batters Maddux faced, he fell behind in the count to only 9 of them. Texas RF Juan Gonzalez had 2 more RBI in this game and now has 5 RBI in the first 2 games of this series.

Time of game - 2:26

[thegame]

6-5-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
TEXAS 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 8 0
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 x 8 10 1

Final - Atlanta 8, Texas 4

Record:
Atlanta: 40-19
Texas: 25-33

W: J. Bong (5-0)
L: A. Fultz (1-1)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (16)
Lopez, ATL (14)

Game notes: Braves C Javy Lopez returned from injury after 5 games to hit the tie-breaking HR in the 7th inning of this game. Braves SS Rafael Furcal was thrown out stealing for the first time this season in this game. He had 11 steals this year so far without being caught. The Braves swept the series with the Rangers, 3-0. Rangers 1B/DH Rafael Palmeiro missed the game with a sore back.

Time of game - 3:10

[thegame]

6-7-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Turner Field
Box Score

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PITTSBURGH 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 12 0
ATLANTA 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 2 x 8 13 0

Final - Atlanta 8, Pittsburgh 6

Record:
Atlanta: 41-19
Pittsburgh: 25-34

W: R. Hernandez (5-2)
L: B. Boehringer (3-2)
S: J. Smoltz (23)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (17)
C. Jones, ATL (10)
A. Jones, ATL (15)
Lopez, ATL, 2 (16)

Game notes: The Braves lead the NL in HR with 94 in only 60 team games so far. Atlanta has now won 4 games in a row and 22 out of their last 26 games at home. Andrew Jones' HR in this game was the 200th of his career, and at age 26, he is the 7th youngest player in MLB history to reach 200 HR. The Pirates have now lost 4 of their last 5 games.

Time of game - 3:01

[thegame]

6-8-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PITTSBURGH 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 5 9 1
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 x 6 12 0

Final - Atlanta 6, Pittsburgh 5

Record:
Atlanta: 42-19
Pittsburgh: 25-35

W: T. Hodges (3-0)
L: J. Fogg (2-3)
S: J. Smoltz (24)

HR: Lopez, ATL, 2 (18)
A. Jones, ATL (16)
Furcal, ATL (9)

Game notes: Braves C Javy Lopez hit 2 HR in this game, to go with 2 in yesterday's game. The Braves now lead all of MLB with 98 HR in 61 team games. The Braves 42-19 record ties the franchise best for wins in the first 61 games of any season in club history. Braves rookie RP Trey Hodges pitched 2 scoreless innings in relief of SP Russ Ortiz to get the win. Braves closer John Smoltz now has 24 saves, first in MLB, in 25 chances.

Time of game - 3:21

[thegame]

6-10-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Oakland Athletics, Network Associates Coliseum
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 7 0
OAKLAND 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 9 0

Final - Atlanta 3, Oakland 4

Record:
Atlanta: 42-20
Oakland: 35-27

W: C. Bradford (5-3)
L: J. Bong (5-1)

HR: Fick, ATL (6)
Chavez, OAK (12)
Dye, OAK (2)

Game notes: Former Braves RF Jermaine Dye, now playing for Oakland, came into the game hitting only .160 after a season-long slump. He hit the game winning HR in the 12th inning in this game. Braves RF Gary Sheffield is hitting .429 on the road, the best road average in MLB. The Athletics are 7-1 in the 8 no decisions that SP Tim Hudson has had this year. Hudson himself is 4-2 in 14 total starts.

Time of game - 2:59

[thegame]

6-11-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Oakland Athletics, Network Associates Coliseum
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 4 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 11 13 0
OAKLAND 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 6 12 1

Final - Atlanta 11, Oakland 6

Record:
Atlanta: 43-20
Oakland: 35-28

W: H. Ramirez (5-2)
L: T. Lilly (3-5)

HR: Castilla, ATL (10)
A. Jones, ATL (17)
Lopez, ATL (19)
Furcal, ATL (10)
Giles, ATL (8)
Hernandez, OAK (7)
Menechino, OAK (2)

Game notes: All 5 of the Braves' HR in this game came off of Oakland SP Ted Lilly. Braves SP Horatio Ramirez won his 4th straight decision. The Braves are now 19-4 in the last 2 seasons against the American League. Braves SS Rafael Furcal hit his 3rd lead-off HR of the season in this game. This is the first time the Braves organization has defeated the Athletics organization since the 1914 World Series!

Time of game - 3:13

[homerun throwback]

gonna be a damn good series with the mariners im looking forward to it, baseball sure is a lot more fun when your team is blasting homers left and right.

[thegame]

6-12-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Oakland Athletics, Network Associates Coliseum
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 7 1
OAKLAND 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 6 1

Final - Atlanta 4, Oakland 2

Record:
Atlanta: 44-20
Oakland: 35-29

W: S. Reynolds (5-1)
L: B. Zito (7-5)
S: J. Smoltz (25)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (18)
A. Jones (18)

Game notes: Braves SS Rafael Furcal missed this game with a sore right wrist and forearm. A's SS Miguel Tejada snapped a 0-15 streak with a single in the 6th inning of this game. He is batting just .225. Braves C Javy Lopez had 1 RBI in this game, and now has 29 in his last 22 games. Barry Zito, the A's ace SP lost just once in Oakland last season, but has now lost his last 3 home decisions this year.

Time of game - 2:33

[SabreNasty2630]

hell of a season thus far, looking forward to a world championship.

[homerun throwback]

hell of a job by hampton today

[thegame]

6-13-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 1
SEATTLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 2 7 0

Final - Atlanta 1, Seattle 2

Record:
Atlanta: 44-21
Seattle: 44-21

W: F. Garcia (7-6)
L: R. Ortiz (7-4)
S: J. Nelson (4)

HR: None

Game notes: The series between Atlanta and Seattle features the two best records in MLB right now. Braves SP Russ Ortiz pitched a solid 7 2/3 innings, gave up 7 hits and 2 R, 1 earned, but was outdueled by Seattle SP Freddie Garcia, who went 7 1/2 innings, gave up 7 hits and only 1 ER. The game was a sellout, marking just the 5th this season at Safeco Field, after 36 sellouts last season.

Time of game - 2:46

[thegame]

6-14-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 8 1
SEATTLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0

Final - Atlanta 3, Seattle 1

Record:
Atlanta: 45-21
Seattle: 44-22

W: M. Hampton (3-3)
L: J. Moyer (10-3)
S: J. Smoltz (26)

HR: None

Game notes: Braves SP Mike Hampton had his best outing of the season, going 7 innings and giving up just 2 hits and 1 ER. Mariners ace Jamie Moyer had his 7 game winning streak snapped. Braves closer John Smoltz pitched 2 hitless innings in relief to get his MLB-best 26th save. Smoltz inherited a bases-loaded no-outs situation in the 8th, but escaped without allowing any runner to score. Seattle RF Ichiro Suzuki now has a 10 game hitting streak.

Time of game - 3:06

[thegame]

6-15-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Seattle Mariners, Safeco Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 1
SEATTLE 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 x 2 5 0

Final - Atlanta 1, Seattle 2

Record:
Atlanta: 45-22
Seattle: 45-22

W: G. Meche (9-3)
L: G. Maddux (5-6)
S: J. Nelson (5)

HR: None

Game notes: Only 10 total runs were scored in this 3 game series, Atlanta had 5 and Seattle had 5. No HR were hit in the series. Seattle DH Edgar Martinez went 0-3 in this game, and is 3-24 against the National League this season. The Mariners won their 11th of 12 games played on Sunday this season. Mariners SP Gil Meche went 7 1/3 innings, gave up 4 hits and 1 ER to win his 9th game of the year. Braves ace Greg Maddux was impressive in the loss, as well. He went 7 innings, gave up 5 hits and 2 ER, but it wasn't enough on this day.

Time of game - 2:28

[homerun throwback]

always liked millwood, but i hope he gets rocked wednesday

[Hurls]

Originally posted by homerun throwback
always liked millwood, but i hope he gets rocked wednesday

you really get banned for that baby comment? A buddy said you did, but here you are. I laughed my ass off at that comment

:phinsblow

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[Blue_Bandana]

Originally posted by thegame
I follow Baseball just about as much as Football or anything else, and my favorite team has been the Braves ever since I've been watching the sport.

This season, is, admittidly, the possible end of the epic Braves' run that has encompassed the past decade. Our rotation, severely userped over the last two years, has lost standouts John Burkett and Kevin Millwood, as well as franchise starters John Smoltz and Tom Glavine, one to our own bullpen and one to the Mets. Our lineup is nothing to write home about, either. From 1st to 3rd, we sport names like Fick, Marcus Giles, Furcal, and Castilla. The outfield is home to the Jones' boys and Gary Sheffield, but all three are off to slow starts this season, and Andrew seems to have hit a wall offensivly over the last 2 seasons, becoming a power hitter with a heavy strikeout ratio. At catcher, Javy Lopez continues to be an enigma. His offensive production has steadily fallen over the past 3 seasons, and he is no great jem defencivly either. I look for the Phillies to take the division this season, with my Braves missing the postseason entirely for the first time since I have been watching them.

Anyone else like the Braves?
I'm sure a lot of you don't like them, too!


My feeling is that the Braves should have won about six World Series in the past 15 years, but the reason I feel that they haven't is because Bobby Cox gets out managed in the post season.

[homerun throwback]

Originally posted by hurls
you really get banned for that baby comment? A buddy said you did, but here you are. I laughed my ass off at that comment

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ya i think i got a temporary ban or something, i dont know why it was just my opinion ha that was great

[thegame]

6-17-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Veterans Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 8 2
PHILADELPH 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 5 13 0

Final - Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 5

Record:
Atlanta: 45-23
Philly: 36-32

W: T. Wendell (1-1)
L: D. Holmes (1-1)

HR: C. Jones, ATL (11)

Game notes: The Braves have lost 3 of their last 4 games, all three losses coming by just 1 run each. Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected in this game, his 6th ejection of the season. Philly SS Jimmy Rollins went 4-4 with 2 RBI in this game. Philly has won 3 games in a row. Philly RP Turk Wendall got his first win in 2 years in tonight's game. He pitched 2 scoreless innings in relief.

Time of game - 3:09

[thegame]

6-18-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Veterans Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 10 0
PHILADELPH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0

Final - Atlanta 6, Philadelphia 1

Record:
Atlanta: 46-23
Philly: 36-33

W: R. Ortiz (8-4)
L: K. Millwood (8-5)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (19)

Game notes: Braves 1B Robert Fick went 2 for 4 in this game and had 3 RBI, and now has an 11 game hitting streak. He is 11 for 20 against Philly this season. Phillies SP Kevin Millwood has allowed 12 runs and 19 hits in his last 2 starts, and has lost 4 of his last 5 starts as well. The Phillies continue to get little out of their #3 and #4 hitters, Jim Thome is batting just .246 and Pat Burrell is hitting only .208, although he does have 4 hits in this series so far. Braves RF Gary Sheffield has 7 HR and 16 RBI in his last 16 games.

Time of game - 3:14

[thegame]

6-19-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Veterans Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 7 0
PHILADELPH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 5 0

Final - Atlanta 2, Philadelphia 3

Record:
Atlanta: 46-24
Philly: 37-33

W: J. Mesa (2-4)
L: J. Smoltz (0-1)

HR: Sheffield, ATL, 2 (21)

Game notes: Braves SP Mike Hampton no-hit the Phillies for 7 1/3 innings before giving up a hit in the 8th inning. He did not factor in the decision. Braves 1B Robert Fick went 0 for 4 and had his 11 game hitting streak snapped. The Phillies won their first game this season after trailing into the 8th inning, they were 0-25 so far this season in that situation. Braves closer John Smoltz lost his first game of the season, and allowed a run for the first time since May 10.

Time of game - 2:45

[thegame]

6-20-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
BALTIMORE 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 5 1
ATLANTA 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 x 6 8 1

Final - Atlanta 6, Baltimore 3

Record:
Atlanta: 47-24
Baltimore: 32-38

W: G. Maddux (6-6)
L: S. Ponson (9-4)
S: J. Smoltz (27)

HR: Fick, ATL (7) (GS)

Game notes: Braves 1B Robert Fick hit his 2nd GS of the season in this game, he had 5 RBI total in the game and now has 40 RBI this season and is hitting .307. Braves SP Greg Maddux went 7 innings, gave up 4 hits and 2 ER in this game, and had a no-hitter going into the 6th inning. The Braves are now 22-6 in Interleague play over the past 2 years.

Time of game - 2:31

[thegame]

6-21-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
BALTIMORE 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 x 10 11 0

Final - Atlanta 10, Baltimore 2

Record:
Atlanta: 48-24
Baltimore: 32-39

W: H. Ramirez (6-2)
L: R. Lopez (1-4)

HR: Lopez, ATL, 2 (21)
M. Franco, ATL (2)
Conine, BAL (8)

Game notes: Braves C Javy Lopez hit (2) 3-run HR in this game, tying his career high for RBI in a game with 6. Lopez now has (5) 2-HR games this season, and his 21 total HR is already 10 more than his total from last year. Braves rookie SP Horacio Ramirez is 5-0 with a 3.46 ERA in his last 9 starts. He has not lost since April 11. The crowd of 46,860 was the first sellout of the season at Turner Field.

Time of game - 2:45

[thegame]

6-22-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
BALTIMORE 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 2 0 9 11 0
ATLANTA 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 7 1

Final - Atlanta 3, Baltimore 9

Record:
Atlanta: 48-25
Baltimore: 33-39

W: J. Johnson (6-3)
L: S. Reynolds (5-2)
S: P. Hentgen (1)

HR: Castilla, ATL (11)
C. Jones, ATL (12)
Matos, BAL (3)

Game notes: Braves 2B Marcus Giles is has 0 hits in his last 22 AB, his BA is now .291. Former Braves RF B.J. Surhoff had 2 RBI in this game. The Braves lost for just the 3rd time in SP Shane Reynolds' 13 starts this season. Baltimore SP Jason Johnson got his 6th win of the season, the Orioles are averaging 6.3 runs in his 14 starts. Baltimore RP Pat Hentgen went 3 2/3 innings to get the first save of his career. He has 123 career wins.

Time of game - 3:12

[thegame]

6-24-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PHILADELPH 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 7 0
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 x 5 8 1

Final - Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 2

Record:
Atlanta: 49-25
Philly: 39-34

W: R. Ortiz (9-4)
L: K. Millwood (8-6)
S: J. Smoltz (28)

HR: Lopez, ATL, 2 (23)
A. Jones, ATL (19)

Game notes: Braves C Javy Lopez had his 6th 2-HR game of the season in this game. He leads the NL in All-Star voting at his position currently. Both of Lopez's HRs and CF Andruw Jones' HR came off former Braves SP, now Phillies ace Kevin Millwood. Millwood has had little run support in his 6 losses, where Philly has only scored him 8 total runs in those 6 games. Braves SP Russ Ortiz got his 9th win of the season in this game, which leads all Braves hurlers this year. His ERA is now 3.61.

Time of game - 2:39

[thegame]

6-25-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PHILADELPH 2 0 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 8 11 0
ATLANTA 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1

Final - Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 8

Record:
Atlanta: 49-26
Philly: 40-34

W: V. Padilla (6-7)
L: G. Maddux (6-7)

HR: Ledee, PHI (6)

Game notes: Philly SP Vicente Padilla went 7 innings in this game, gave up 4 hits and 1 ER, throwing just 87 pitches. The Braves 1-4 hitters had just 1 total hit in 15 AB in this game. Braves RP Jason Marquis, a former SP for Atlanta, worked 2 scoreless innings in this game, lowering his ERA to 5.71.

Time of game - 2:27

[homerun throwback]

gotta get back on track here man, i think there like 5-6 over last 11, mabe worse. Theyve ben hitting like the braves im used to seeing these last couple of weeks. Oh well, still got about an 8 game lead theyll be alright.

[thegame]

6-26-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
PHILADELPH 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 2 0 8 15 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1

Final - Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 8

Record:
Atlanta: 49-27
Philly: 41-34

W: R. Wolf (9-3)
L: M. Hampton (3-4)

HR: Thome, PHI (18)
Lieberthal, PHI (5)

Game notes: The Braves have just a 15-16 record against teams in their division, while they are 34-11 in the rest of their games. Philly SP Randy Wolf went 6 innings, gave up just 3 hits and 1 ER. Braves SP Mike Hampton went just 5 innings, gave up 8 hits and 4 ER. The Braves have lost their last 3 series against the Phillies. With this win, Philly moved into a first-place tie with Montreal, both are 7 1/2 games behind Atlanta.

Time of game - 3:14

[thegame]

6-27-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Tropicana Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 8 14 0
TAMPABAY 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0

Final - Atlanta 8, Tampa Bay 2

Record:
Atlanta: 50-27
Tampa Bay: 25-53

W: H. Ramirez (7-2)
L: J. Gonzalez (3-4)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (22)
C. Jones, ATL (13)
A. Jones, ATL (20)

Game notes: With this win, Braves manager Bobby Cox now has 1,500 wins in his career as a manager of Atlanta. Braves LF (DH in this game) Chipper Jones went 4 for 5 in this game with a 2-run HR. He is now 14 for 31 lifetime at Tropicana Field, with 5 HR and 11 RBI. Braves rookie star SP Horacio Ramirez won again, going 6 2/3 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 ER. He has not lost since April 11. The Braves are the first NL team to reach 50 wins this season.

Time of game - 2:54

[thegame]

6-28-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Tropicana Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 1 7 10 0
TAMPABAY 3 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 x 9 13 1

Final - Atlanta 7, Tampa Bay 9

Record:
Atlanta: 50-28
Tampa Bay: 26-53

W: V. Zambrano (5-4)
L: S. Reynolds (5-3)
S: L. Carter (13)

HR: Castilla, ATL (12)

Game notes: The crowd of 26,696 was the largest crowd at Tropicana Field since opening day. Braves C Javy Lopez now has 29 RBI in his last 25 games, with 1 RBI in this game. Braves SP Shane Reynolds continues to struggle... he went just 3 1/3 innings in this game and gave up 8 hits and 8 ER. He has now lost his last 3 starts, giving up 14 ER in just 11 2/3 innings pitched. The Rays got 3 RBI from 3B Damian Rolls, who had just 10 RBI total coming into the game.

Time of game - 3:05

[thegame]

6-29-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Tropicana Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 7 0
TAMPABAY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0

Final - Atlanta 2, Tampa Bay 0

Record:
Atlanta: 51-28
Tampa Bay: 26-54

W: R. Ortiz (10-4)
L: J. Sosa (1-6)
S: J. Smoltz (29)

HR: None

Game notes: The Braves are now 71-47 all time in Interleague play. The Devil Rays have now gone 0-12-1 in their last 13 series. Braves SP Russ Oritz won his 10th game by pitching 7 2/3 innings, giving up just 3 hits and no runs. Closer John Smoltz finished the job by going 1 1/3 innings to earn his 29th save, which ties him for most saves in MLB.

Time of game - 2:34

[thegame]

6-30-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Pro Player Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0
FLORIDA 3 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 x 8 7 1

Final - Atlanta 1, Florida 8

Record:
Atlanta: 51-29
Florida: 42-42

W: M. Redman (6-3)
L: G. Maddux (6-8)

HR: I. Rodriguez, FLA (10)
Lee, FLA (16)

Game notes: Florida SP Mike Redman pitched a CG, 5 hit masterpiece in this game, giving up just 1 ER on his way to his 6th win. In contrast, faltering Braves SP Greg Maddux continues to have his worst season as a Brave. Maddux went just 4 innings, gave up 6 hits and 7 ER. Marlins' C Ivan Rodriguez has raised his BA from .239 to .290 over the last 25 games, going 35 for 93 in that span. He hit a HR and 4 RBI in this game.

Time of game - 2:27

[thegame]

7-1-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Pro Player Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1
FLORIDA 1 6 0 2 3 2 4 2 x 20 25 1

Final - Atlanta 1, Florida 20

Record:
Atlanta: 51-30
Florida: 43-42

W: J. Beckett (3-3)
L: M. Hampton (3-5)

HR: Castro, FLA (2)
Cabrera, FLA, 2 (3)

Game notes: The Marlins set a single game team record for runs with 20 in this game, they also tied their all time hits in 1 game mark with 25. Braves SP Mike Hampton was shelled... He lasted just 4 innings, gave up 10 hits and 9 ER. The Braves bullpen then surrendered 11 more ER in 4 innings of work. This was the most lopsided loss for the Braves since moving to Atlanta. 7 Marlins' players had at least 2 RBI in this game.

Time of game - 3:00

[Hurls]

this was pretty bad, my fantasy teams took a beating, other than Lowell

[thegame]

7-2-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Pro Player Park
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 11 1
FLORIDA 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0

Final - Atlanta 2, Florida 1

Record:
Atlanta: 52-30
Florida: 43-43

W: K. Gryboski (5-3)
L: A. Almanza (4-5)
S: J. Smoltz (30)

HR: Furcal, ATL (11)
Lowell, FLA (26)

Game notes: Braves SS Rafael Furcal hit a solo HR in the top of the 13th inning to give the Braves the eventual win. Marlins rookie Ace Dontrell Willis pitched another fine game, going 8 innings and allowing just 6 hits and 1 ER. Braves rookie SP Horacio Ramirez also had another fine start, going 7 innings and giving up 6 hits and 1 ER. Marlins 3B Mike Lowell hit his NL leading 26th HR in this game. Braves RF Gary Sheffield had 3 hits in this game and raised his average to .325.

Time of game - 3:47

[Overdue Bills]

The Braves will win the East - retool without Lopez, Maddux, Castilla and win it next year too..

Bobby Cox will manage them out of the playoffs early both years...

[thegame]

7-3-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
MONTREAL 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 11 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 4 10 0

Final - Atlanta 4, Montreal 5

Record:
Atlanta: 52-31
Montreal: 47-38

W: C. Vargas (6-3)
L: S. Reynolds (5-4)
S: J. Manon (1)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (21)
M. Barrett, MTL (6)

Game notes: The Expos are unbeaten at Turner Field so far this season. Atlanta has now lost 6 of their last 9 games. The Braves are also just 16-19 against NL East opponents. Braves SP Shane Reynolds lost his 3rd straight start, going 7 1/3 innings and giving up 11 hits and 5 ER. Braves RP Kevin Gryboski stranded 2 more inherited runners in this game, and has stranded 33 of 40 inherited runners faced so far this season.

Time of game - 2:45

[thegame]

7-4-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
MONTREAL 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 8 2
ATLANTA 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 1 x 8 14 3

Final - Atlanta 8, Montreal 6

Record:
Atlanta: 53-31
Montreal: 47-39

W: R. Ortiz (11-4)
L: T. Ohka (7-8)
S: J. Smoltz (31)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (22)
M. Barrett, MTL (7)
W. Cordero, MTL (8)

Game notes: Braves ace SP Russ Ortiz went 6 innings, gave up 5 hits and 4 ER for his 11th win of the season, which is good for a tie for the NL lead in wins by a pitcher. Braves CF Andruw Jones hit a HR for the 2nd straight game. Braves RF Gary Sheffield committed his first error of the season in this game. Braves LF Chipper Jones had 2 RBI in this game, and now has 46 for the season. This was the first loss of the season for Montreal in Atlanta.

Time of game - 3:28

[thegame]

7-5-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
MONTREAL 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 1
ATLANTA 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 0

Final - Atlanta 3, Montreal 2

Record:
Atlanta: 54-31
Montreal: 47-40

W: J. Bong (6-1)
L: R. Biddle (3-3)

HR: O. Cabrera, MTL (12)
B. Wilkerson, MTL (10)

Game notes: The Braves trailed by 2 runs in the 9th inning, but scored first on a hit batter with the bases loaded, then got the winning run when Expos RP Rocky Biddle walked in the 3rd Atlanta run. Braves SP Greg Maddux finally made a quality start, going 7 innings, giving up 6 hits and 2 ER. He did not factor in the decision. Maddux's ERA dropped to 4.71. Braves LF Chipper Jones had 1 RBI in this game, and has 3 RBI in his last 2 games.

Time of game - 2:36

[homerun throwback]

what nation? DOMINATION

[Hurls]

Abomination

[thegame]

7-6-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
MONTREAL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 11 0
ATLANTA 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 1 x 7 10 0

Final - Atlanta 7, Montreal 5

Record:
Atlanta: 55-31
Montreal: 47-41

W: M. Hampton (4-5)
L: T. Drew (0-1)
S: J. Smoltz (32)

HR: Hampton, ATL (1)
C. Jones, ATL, 2 (15)
Barrett, MTL (8)

Game notes: The Braves have now won 3 straight games. Braves SP Mike Hampton went 7 strong innings, gave up 9 hits and 4 ER. He also had 2 hits in the game, 1 of which was a HR. Braves LF Chipper Jones had a 2 HR game, his first of the season. Chipper had 4 RBI in this game, and has 7 RBI total in his last 3 games. Montreal C Mike Barrett hit a HR for the 3rd time in 4 games. Montreal now trails Atlanta by 9 games in the NL East.

[RockStar36]

I am also a big Braves fan, and at the beginning of this year I thought that this could be the end, but I am starting to think different now. Not only do we have one of the best records but we have 7 All-Stars, including Russ Ortiz, who was a big pickup to the rotation.....don't forget, Paul Byrd will come back from his injury eventually, which really can't hurt......

[homerun throwback]

ive been reading a lot of rumors on espn insider that we might get sydney ponson from the orioles for wilson betemit down in richmond. betemits been hyped up for the last 4 years and has only gotten worse in his production i say trade him now before hes lost any value.

[thegame]

7-7-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Shea Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 7 10 2
NYMETS 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 4 1

Final - Atlanta 7, New York Mets 3

Record:
Atlanta: 56-31
NYM: 39-48

W: H. Ramirez (8-2)
L: J. Seo (5-5)

HR: C. Jones, ATL, 2 (17)
Fick, ATL (8)

Game notes: Braves rookie SP Horacio Ramirez continues his excellent play. In this game he went 9 innings, for the Braves first CG of the season, gave up 4 hits and 3 R, only 1 ER. Braves LF Chipper Jones is red hot, hitting 2 HR in the 2nd straight game. Jones had 4 more RBI in this game, giving him 11 RBI in his last 4 games. This was Chipper's 28th multihomer game, and his first ever back-to-back multihomer games in his career. Braves RF Gary Sheffield had 3 more hits in this game, upping his average to .332.

Time of game - 2:28

[thegame]

7-8-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Shea Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 5 11 2
NYMETS 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 10 1

Final - Atlanta 5, New York Mets 3

Record:
Atlanta: 57-31
NYM: 39-49

W: S. Reynolds (6-4)
L: J. Roach (0-2)
S: J. Smoltz (33)

HR: Castilla, ATL (13)
Burnitz, NYM (18)

Game notes: A total of 24 men were LOB in this game, 11 by NYM and 13 by Atlanta. The Mets wore their "classic" game hats and uniforms in this game, the solid blue hat and white/blue uniform, both for the first time this season. Until recently, this uniform style was the main Mets uniform. After losing his last 3 starts, giving up 24 hits and 16 runs in the process, Braves SP Shane Reynolds went 6 innings in this game, gave up 8 hits and 2 ER for his 6th win of the season.

Time of game - 3:07

[homerun throwback]

another day....another whoopin

[thegame]

7-9-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Shea Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 6 9 0
NYMETS 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 8 0

Final - Atlanta 6, New York Mets 3

Record:
Atlanta: 58-31
NYM: 39-50

W: R. Ortiz (12-4)
L: T. Glavine (6-9)
S: J. Smoltz (34)

HR: J. Franco, ATL (2)

Game notes: Braves ace Russ Ortiz became the first 12 game winner in the NL by going 7 1/3 innings in this game, giving up 7 hits and 3 ER. Mets ace Tom Glavine lost for the 3rd time this season against the Braves and has a 9.19 ERA in those 3 games vs. his old team. Braves 1B Julio Franco hit his 2nd HR of the season in this game, both have come against Glavine. Glavine is 2-7 at Shea Stadium this year. The Braves have now won 6 straight games and are 6-3 overall against the Mets so far this season.

Time of game - 2:48

[thegame]

7-10-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 5 2 13 13 1
CHCUBS 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 1

Final - Atlanta 13, Chicago Cubs 3

Record:
Atlanta: 59-31
CHC: 46-45

W: G. Maddux (7-8)
L: S. Estes (6-8)

HR: Castilla, ATL (14)
Blanco, ATL (1)
Furcal, ATL (12)
Gonzalez, CHC (12)

Game notes: The Braves have now won 7 straight games. Braves SP Greg Maddux won his 7th game of the season, going 6 innings and giving up 6 hits and 2 ER. Maddux is now 10-3 against the Cubs, who he played for before coming to Atlanta. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla went 4 for 4 in this game with a HR, (2) doubles and a single, and also had 4 RBI. Braves reserve 1B Julio Franco went 3 for 5 and is now hitting .315 in limited duty. In 23 starts this season, Franco has hit safely in all but 2 of those games.

Time of game - 2:53

[Figurita20]

Andrew Jones just hit his second HR of the game

Atlanta 6 - Chicago 2 at the bottom of the 5th

[homerun throwback]

death, taxes, braves domination

[thegame]

7-11-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 2 1 9 9 1
CHCUBS 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 5 13 1

Final - Atlanta 9, Chicago Cubs 5

Record:
Atlanta: 60-31
CHC: 46-46

W: M. Hampton (5-5)
L: M. Prior (8-5)

HR: Castilla, ATL (15)
A. Jones, ATL (23)
Sosa, CHC, 2 (17)

Game notes: Cubs ace Mark Prior was knocked around in this game. Prior went just 4 2/3 innings, gave up 6 hits and 6 ER to raise his ERA above 3.00. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla had another solid day at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a HR and 4 RBI. Castilla also homered in yesterday's game, and has 8 RBI in the last 2 games. Cubs RF Sammy Sosa had 2 HR in this game, and was 4 for 4. Braves 2B and NL All-Star Marcus Giles was injured in the bottom of the 2nd inning when he and Cubs SP Mark Prior collided on the base paths. Giles has a mild concussion and is day-to-day. The Braves have now won 8 straight games.

Time of game - 3:03

[thegame]

7-12-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 6 0
CHCUBS 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 x 7 11 1

Final - Atlanta 3, Chicago Cubs 7

Record:
Atlanta: 60-32
CHC: 47-46

W: M. Clement (7-7)
L: H. Ramirez (8-3)

Game notes: Braves SP Horacio Ramirez lost for the first time since April 11th. Ramirez went just 3 2/3 innings, gave up 9 hits and 7 ER. Ramirez had won 7 straight decisions. Cubs RF Sammy Sosa hit his 18th HR of the year in this game, his 3rd HR in the last 2 games. Since returning from his 7 game suspension, Sosa is hitting .344 with 12 HR and 23 RBI. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla had 2 more hits in this game, and is 8 for 11 in this series so far.

Time of game - 2:37

[thegame]

7-13-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 7 13 1
CHCUBS 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 10 1

Final - Atlanta 7, Chicago Cubs 2

Record:
Atlanta: 61-32
CHC: 47-47

W: S. Reynolds (7-4)
L: C. Zambrano (6-8)

HR: None

Game notes: Braves 3B Vinny Castilla went 3 for 4 in this game and was 11 for 15 (thats .733!) in this series. Castilla finished the series with 10 RBI, 2 RBI in this game. Braves SP Shane Reynolds went 6 innings, gave up 7 hits and no ER for his 7th win if the season. Reynolds is 15-6 lifetime against the Cubs. The Cubs lost 13 of their last 19 games heading into the All-Star break. They trail NL Central leading Houston by 3 games. The 4 game series attracted a total crowd of 157,902 to Wrigley Field, a record for that park over any 4 game series. The Braves' 61 wins at the break is a team record, and the Braves 61-32 record is MLB's best as of now.

Time of game - 3:16

[thegame]

7-17-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
NYMETS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 0
ATLANTA 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 12 0

Final - Atlanta 3, New York Mets 2

Record:
Atlanta: 62-32
NYM: 40-54

W: G. Maddux (8-8)
L: J. Franco (0-2)

HR: Wigginton, NYM (7)

Game notes: Braves SP Greg Maddux pitched a CG, his first since July 17, 2001. Maddux gave up 8 hits, 2 ER, k'd 3 and threw 106 pitches. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla continues his good play, he went 3 for 4 in this game with 1 RBI. Castilla has raised his average to .277. Maddux's CG was the 2nd CG by an Atlanta pitcher this year, both have come against the Mets in the last 10 days. The Braves have now won 10 of their last 11 games.

Time of game - 2:26

[thegame]

7-18-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
NYMETS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 9 4
ATLANTA 4 0 1 0 2 0 1 3 x 11 14 0

Final - Atlanta 11, New York Mets 4

Record:
Atlanta: 63-32
NYM: 40-55

W: M. Hampton (6-5)
L: J. Seo (5-6)

HR: Sheffield, ATL, 2 (24)

Game notes: Braves RF Gary Sheffield went 5 for 5 in this game with 2 HR and 4 RBI. Sheffield is now batting .334 and has 70 RBI. Braves SP Mike Hampton won his 3rd straight start, going 7 shutout innings, surrenduring only 5 hits and throwing 92 pitches. Braves C Javy Lopez had 5 RBI in this game and now has 52 RBI on the season. The Braves are now 8-3 against the Mets this season.

Time of game - 2:40

[thegame]

7-19-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
NYMETS 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 7 0
ATLANTA 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 x 7 10 1

Final - Atlanta 7, New York Mets 4

Record:
Atlanta: 64-32
NYM: 40-56

W: R. Ortiz (13-4)
L: T. Glavine (6-10)
S: J. Smoltz (35)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (24)

Game notes: Mets ace Tom Glavine is now 0-4 against the Braves this season. Glavine went just 4 1/3 innings, gave up 7 ER and 9 hits. Glavine has surrendured 23 ER to the Braves in his 4 starts against them this season. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla had 2 RBI in this game, and has 13 RBI in his last 7 games. Braves closer John Smoltz got his 35th save of the year and his 100th career save. Smoltz became just the 15th MLB pitcher to ever win 100 games and save 100 games.

Time of game - 2:58

[thegame]

7-20-03

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
NYMETS 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 8 12 2
ATLANTA 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 8 x 11 16 3

Final - Atlanta 11, New York Mets 8

Record:
Atlanta: 65-32
NYM: 40-57

W: R. King (3-0)
L: M. Stanton (2-4)
S: J. Smoltz (36)

HR: Lopez, ATL (24)
Phillips, NYM (6)

Game notes: The Braves scored 8 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to come back from a 5 run deficit. The Braves got 9 hits in the 8th off 3 different Mets relievers. The Braves are now 13-1 since July 1st, and have the best record in MLB. The Braves' 65-32 record is a franchise best over the first 97 games in club history. The Braves swept the 4 game series with the Mets. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla had 1 RBI in this game, and now has 13 RBI in his last 8 games.

Time of game - 3:31

[thegame]

7-21-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
CHCUBS 3 1 0 0 3 3 2 3 0 15 21 1
ATLANTA 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 8 0

Final - Atlanta 6, Chicago Cubs 15

Record:
Atlanta: 65-33
CHC: 50-48

W: D. Veras (1-1)
L: S. Reynolds (7-5)

HR: A. Jones, ATL (25)
Lopez, ATL, 2 (26)
Giles, ATL (9)
Sosa, CHC (20)
A. Gonzalez, CHC (14)

Game notes: The Cubs have scored 31 runs and have had 41 hits in thier last 2 games, after scoring only 3 runs in their previous 3 games. CHC RF Sammy Sosa had a HR and 3 RBI in this game. The Cubs 1-4 hitters went 16 for 22 in this game and had 10 RBI. Braves C Javy Lopez had 2 HR in this game, and now has 26 HR on the season. The Braves bullpen surrendured 11 hits and 9 ER in 4 2/3 IP in this game.

Time of game - 3:35

[thegame]

7-22-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
CHCUBS 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 8 1
ATLANTA 1 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 x 8 12 3

Final - Atlanta 8, Chicago Cubs 4

Record:
Atlanta: 66-33
CHC: 50-49

W: G. Maddux (9-8)
L: S. Mitre (0-1)

HR: Castilla, ATL (16)

Game notes: Braves 3B Vinny Castilla had a HR and 2 RBI in this game, he now has 15 RBI in his last 10 games. Braves SP Greg Maddux won his 3rd straight start, going 7 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 ER. His ERA is now 4.36. The Braves lead the Majors with 149 HR. The Braves have won 14 of 16, and now have a 10 1/2 game lead over Philly in the NL East. Cubs RF Sammy Sosa went 0 for 4 with 2 SO.

Time of game - 2:48

[thegame]

7-23-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R H E
FLORIDA 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 5 14 1
ATLANTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 7 0

Final - Atlanta 4, Florida 5

Record:
Atlanta: 66-34
Florida: 53-48

W: N. Bump (3-0)
L: T. Hodges (3-1)

HR: M. Mordecai, FLA (1)

Game notes: Braves SP Mike Hampton went 7 innings, gave up 11 hits and 4 ER, earning a No Decision after winning his last 3 starts. The Braves 1-4 hitters went just 3 for 20 in this game. Former Braves IF Mike Mordecai got his first HR of the season in the 12th inning to give the Marlins the win. Marlins 2B Luis Castilla has 7 hits in his last 2 games.

Time of game - 3:39

[thegame]

7-24-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
FLORIDA 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 9 0
ATLANTA 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 x 5 10 0

Final - Atlanta 5, Florida 2

Record:
Atlanta: 67-34
Florida: 53-49

W: R. Ortiz (14-4)
L: B. Penny (8-8)
S: J. Smoltz (37)

HR: Lopez, ATL (27)
M. Cabrera, FLA (5)

Game notes: Braves LF Chipper Jones hit an RBI single in the 5th inning, his 898th of his career, breaking a tie with former Brave Hank Aaron for No. 2 on the Atlanta franchise list. Dale Murphy had 1,143 hits. Braves ace Russ Ortiz won his 7th straight decision by going 6 innings, surrenduring 2 ER on 7 hits. Braves CF Andruw Jones left the game in the 5th inning with a sore hamstring and is day-to-day.

Time of game - 2:38

[thegame]

7-25-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Olympic Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E
ATLANTA 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 8 17 2
MONTREAL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 9 9 2

Final - Atlanta 8, Montreal 9

Record:
Atlanta: 67-35
Montreal: 53-50

W: L. Ayala (7-2)
L: J. Bong (6-2)

HR: C. Jones, ATL (18)
Castilla, ATL (17)
Lopez, ATL (28)
Guerrero, MTL (9)
Barrett, MTL (9)

Game notes: The Braves bullpen surrendured a 6 run lead in to the Expos after the top of the 8th inning. Braves closer John Smoltz blew just his 3rd save of the season, as he gave up a 1 run lead in the 9th inning. The Braves are now 6-5 in extra-inning games. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla went 3 for 5 with a HR and 2 RBI. Both teams left 10 men on base in this game. Braves rookie SP Horacio Ramirez went 7 1/3 innings, gave up 5 hits and 3 ER, but did not factor in the decision.

Time of game - 4:09

[thegame]

7-26-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Olympic Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 5 1 0 0 0 2 0 6 1 15 18 0
MONTREAL 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 12 2

Final - Atlanta 15, Montreal 4

Record:
Atlanta: 68-35
Montreal: 53-51

W: S. Reynolds (8-5)
L: Z. Day (4-4)

HR: Sheffield, ATL (25)
Cabrera, MTL (15)
Wilkerson, MTL (12)

Game notes: The Braves tied season highs for runs (15) and hits (18) in this game. Braves C Javy Lopez now has a 9 game hitting streak, where he has gone 18 for 34 with 18 RBI. The Braves have won 16 of their last 20 games. Braves SP Shane Reynolds is now 6-0 against Montreal since 1992, he went 7 innings in this game, gave up 9 hits and 3 R. Braves 3B Vinny Castilla is 5 for 9 in this series with 3 RBI. Castilla's average is now .279.

Time of game - 3:17

[thegame]

7-27-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Olympic Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 4 1 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 10 17 0
MONTREAL 1 0 3 0 0 2 5 2 x 13 14 1

Final - Atlanta 10, Montreal 13

Record:
Atlanta: 68-36
Montreal: 54-51

W: J. Manon (1-2)
L: R. King (3-1)
S: R. Biddle (25)

HR: Fick, ATL, 2 (10)
Chavez, MTL (5)
Calloway, MTL (9)
Cordero, MTL (11)
Cabrera, MTL (15)

Game notes: Expos SS Orlando Cabrera went 3 for 5 in this game with a HR and 6 RBI. Braves 2B Marcus Giles went 4 for 5 with 4 doubles and 2 RBI. The four doubles ties a ML record for doubles in 1 game by 1 player. Atlanta has 52 hits and 33 runs in the first 3 games of this series, but is 1-2. The Braves bullpen surrendured 7 ER and 7 hits in just 3 innings of work. The Expos are now 4-1 on their current homestand.

Time of game - 3:08

[thegame]

7-27-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Olympic Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 4 1 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 10 17 0
MONTREAL 1 0 3 0 0 2 5 2 x 13 14 1

Final - Atlanta 10, Montreal 13

Record:
Atlanta: 68-36
Montreal: 54-51

W: J. Manon (1-2)
L: R. King (3-1)
S: R. Biddle (25)

HR: Fick, ATL, 2 (10)
Chavez, MTL (5)
Calloway, MTL (9)
Cordero, MTL (11)
Cabrera, MTL (15)

Game notes: Expos SS Orlando Cabrera went 3 for 5 in this game with a HR and 6 RBI. Braves 2B Marcus Giles went 4 for 5 with 4 doubles and 2 RBI. The four doubles ties a ML record for doubles in 1 game by 1 player. Atlanta has 52 hits and 33 runs in the first 3 games of this series, but is 1-2. The Braves bullpen surrendured 7 ER and 7 hits in just 3 innings of work. The Expos are now 4-1 on their current homestand.

Time of game - 3:08

[homerun throwback]

will continue

[thegame]

7-28-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Montreal Expos, Olympic Stadium
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
ATLANTA 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 1 1 10 14 2
MONTREAL 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 3 8 13 2

Final - Atlanta 10, Montreal 8

Record:
Atlanta: 69-36
Montreal: 54-52

W: M. Hampton (7-5)
L: J. Vasquez (8-7)
S: J. Smoltz (38)

HR: Giles, ATL, 2 (11)
Lopez, ATL (29)
Guerrero, MTL, 2 (11)

Game notes: Expos RF Vlad Guerrero hit 2 HR in this game, 1 of which traveled 502 ft.! Braves 2B Marcus Giles went 4 for 5 for the second night in a row, hitting 2 HR, 1 of which was a GS, and collecting 6 RBI. He has 8 RBI and 8 hits in his last 2 games. The Braves had 66 hits and 43 runs in the 4 game series with Montreal, but went just 2-2 in the series because of poor pitching by the Atlanta bullpen, which gave up another 3 R in 3 innings of work in this game. Braves SP Mike Hampton got his 7th win by going 6 innings, giving up 8 hits and 4 ER.

Time of game - 3:28

[thegame]

7-29-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
HOUSTON 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 6 0
ATLANTA 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 x 6 18 2

Final - Atlanta 6, Houston 3

Record:
Atlanta: 70-36
Houston: 57-49

W: R. Ortiz (15-4)
L: R. Stone (5-4)
S: J. Smoltz (39)

HR: Ortiz, ATL (2)
Sheffield, ATL (26)

Game notes: Braves ace Russ Ortiz went 6 1/3 innings in this game, gave up 5 hits and 3 ER for his NL best 15th win. Braves 2B Marcus Giles went 5 for 5 in this game, and has 9 straight hits in 9 consecutive plate appearances. Giles is 13 for his last 15 with 9 RBI in his last 3 games and has raised his average to .320. Houston SP Roy Oswalt left the game in the 3rd inning after injuring his groin.

Time of game - 3:00

[thegame]

7-30-03

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros, Turner Field
Box Score:

FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
HOUSTON 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 7 13 1
ATLANTA 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 8 1

Final - Atlanta 3, Houston 7

Record:
Atlanta: 70-37
Houston: 58-49

W: R. Villone (3-1)
L: H. Ramirez (8-4)

HR: None

Game notes: The Braves left 12 runners on base in this game. Houston scored 4 runs in the 1st i