Same Name Game
Written by Chriso, Wednesday September 01 2010
The AAA Braves have teammates named Orlando Mercado and Matt Young. Back in 1983, the Mariners had teammates named Orlando Mercado and Matt Young. No relation. It just happens the players have the same name. Sometimes, there are some names that almost are the same, and might sound close. I was listening to the updates on the leaderboard at ...
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McCann, Braves Rally to Beat Marlins
Written by J.R. Garletts, Monday August 30 2010
The Atlanta Braves were in danger of losing only their second series of the year at home and the first since the Philadelphia Phillies won two out of three games played April 26-28. They then realized they have the most runs scored in MLB in the 7th inning or later, 240, and came back once again to beat the Florida ...
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Video Replay Decides Outcome for First Time
Written by playerpress.com, Monday August 30 2010
You would think that after more than a 100 years of playing that their would no longer be any first time events that could occur in Major League Baseball. However, since the league only recently began a limited use of instant replay that is no longer the case. Sunday the Atlanta Braves/ Florida Marlins game became the first in ...
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Blowing Big Leads In The National League
Written by Christopher Corazon, Wednesday August 25 2010
In today's afternoon action, the N.L. East leading Braves played the Rockies while the N.L. Central leading Reds took on the Giants. Both teams built up 10-1 leads. Both teams let those leads slip away. Cincinnati has a 3 game lead over the Cardinals, while the Braves have a 2.5 lead on the Phillies. Some fans might look at ...
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Ankiel's Triple Beats Marmol, Cubs
Written by J.R. Garletts, Saturday August 21 2010
I guess this is just their year. Down to their last strike in the game, the Atlanta Braves pulled off another miraculous win Friday afternoon, beating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field 5-3. With the Braves down 3-2 heading into the top of the 9th, manager Lou PInella faced a tough decision. Should he leave Ryan Dempster in the game, ...
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