Friday, July 22, 2011

Uggla’s PH Home Run Gives Braves Victory

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   When Dan Uggla came in to pinch hit with two outs in the top of the 9th inning, it looked as if his 12 game hit streak would be hard to keep rolling. Instead Uggla sent a 3-2 pitch to deep right center to give the Braves a 6-4 lead. Uggla’s homer was the fourth on the night for the suddenly powerful Braves lineup. Jason Heyward and Brian McCann went back to back in the top of the fourth, and Martin Prado tied the game at 4 runs a piece in the top of the seventh.

    Despite giving up 4 earned runs, starter Jair Jurrjen’s pitched very well. He only gave up 4 hits in 6 innings, while striking out 9. The problem was that three of the four hits he allowed were longballs. Jurrjens’ came out after the 6th inning in which he gave up back to back home runs. Jonny Venters was credited with his fifth win of the season after pitching a scoreless 8th inning. Craig Kimbrel came on in the top of the ninth to record the new franchise rookie record for saves in a season with his 31st save.

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