Atlanta @ Chicago Game Series Thread 6/1 - 6/3

[lpsevier]

Chicago (22-29)


VS.

Atlanta Braves (30-23):


Wrigley Field:



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Game 1 Matchup
Kyle Davies
W-L 2-3 ERA 5.51 K 32 Walks 26 WHIP 1.56


VS.

Carlos Zambrano

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Game 2 Matchup
Chuck James
W-L 5-4 ERA 3.86 K 47 Walks 24 WHIP 1.51


VS.

Rich Hill

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Game 3 Matchup
John Smoltz
W-L 7-2 ERA 2.82 K 65 Walks 19 WHIP 1.27


VS.

Sean Marshall

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Braves Team Statistics:

AVG: .266
R: 255
HR: 59
RBI: 247
OBP: .336

ERA: 4.15
K: 352
SV: 17
WHIP: 1.41

Projected Starting Lineups

Cubs:

A. Soriano, LF
R. Theriot, SS
D. Lee, 1B
C. Floyd, RF
A. Ramirez, 3B
M. DeRosa, 2B
J. Jones, CF
H. Blanco, C
Pitcher

Braves:


Kelly Johnson, 2B
AVG .289 HR 7 RBI 29 R 40 SB 5

Willie Harris, LF
AVG .389 HR 1 RBI 9 R 15 SB 6

Edgar Renteria, SS
AVG .328 HR 7 RBI 27 R 37 SB 3

Brian McCann, C
AVG .274 HR 3 RBI 25 R 16 SB 0

Andruw Jones, CF
AVG .230 HR 8 RBI 36 R 26 SB 2

Jeff Francoeur, RF
AVG .292 HR 7 RBI 38 R 27 SB 1

Scott Thorman, 1B
AVG .232 HR 6 RBI 25 R 17 SB 1

Pete Orr, 3B
AVG .189 HR 0 RBI 2 R 3 SB 0



Go Braves!



News and Notes:

Game 1 Preview
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/preview;_ylt=AkfdcfFavhNYehEc_ehAH0kR0bYF?gid=270601116

Davies is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts against the Cubs. He'll be making his Wrigley Field debut.

Braves nearing injury updates on Chipper Jones, Smoltz
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-braves-injuries&prov=ap&type=lgns

Jones, a third baseman, has missed seven consecutive games and could be placed on the disabled list on Friday if he can't play.

National League East Standings (as of 6/1/07)

-----34-18
-----30-23
----- 26-27
-----26-28
------22-32

[HMFFL]

I'm looking forward to the early game today and just happy that I will be able to watch it.

Go Braves.

[High 5]

Nervous about these first two pitching match-ups. Zambrano has been struggling this season, but he can easily have a dominant game and Davies is either hit or really, really miss. (not talking about the batters, either) Then Rich Hill has really cooled since our last meeting, but he still made us look silly with relative ease.

[High 5]

Looks like the only person who needs to worry about Zambrano is Barrett.

[lpsevier]

Looks like the only person who needs to worry about Zambrano is Barrett.

Unreal, think they're having chemistry issues?

Although Barrett isn't Big Z's normal catcher, doesn't mean they have to fight though, lol.

[lpsevier]

Moylan gives up three runs in the bottom of the 8th, 8-4 now.

Unreal.

[Mardy2Curry]

Nice game from davies and the rest of offense. Why can't our bullpen shut the door even when up big. Tough game tomorrow against hill but can be won. Especially with the cubbies dugout tension.

[Pai Gow]

Zambrano was hilarious, they should have just let them go at it, why the hell not?

Good win, only 4 games back of the division, when do we play the Mets again? We need to make up some games quick.

[Mardy2Curry]

As much as I want to play the mets again I want our team to show that sme intensity against the rest of the nl as well. And win these games and series that we must win ie philly and washington.

[High 5]

Can't wait to see who explodes tomorrow.

[Lord Commander]

As much as I want to play the mets again I want our team to show that sme intensity against the rest of the nl as well. And win these games and series that we must win ie philly and washington.

Amen

[Nemesis21]

pretty entertaining series, Zambrano starts fight with Barrett and Lou gets tossed with style next game

[lpsevier]

Lance gives up a grand slam in his first inning back.

So much for that whole faith in him thing.

[MagicMadness]

Heh, what a way to start your season.

[Mardy2Curry]

Well if that's what we can expect from lance we're gonna be in some trouble.

[KB 34]

I'm willing to give Cormier 2 more chances and if he doesn't perform, then it's time for Trey Hodges to get his shot at starting.

[Mardy2Curry]

Fair statement I think js will do the same as will bobby.

[High 5]

I'm definitely not giving up on him after 1 start...but damn.

[lpsevier]

Yeah that was pretty bad.

Onwards to the fish.

We just gotta keep winning series and we'll be fine.