Ridgway Flounders, Braves Fall

Written by Colin on March 25, 2008 – 7:02 am

The Braves will likely want to forget this one.  Despite a strong start by Buddy Carlyle (1 run in four innings work), the Braves fell 8-0 to the Indians.  Not only did the offense never get off the ground, but Jeff Ridgway (the left-hander acquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for Willy Aybar) gave up six runs (four earned) in just one inning.

Ridgway didn’t just give up six runs – he walked two, balked home a run, had a throwing error to first base, and four hits.  If I had to guess, I don’t think Ridgway will start the season in Atlanta, unless we trade away one of our other lefties.  This outing was not something the Braves wanted to see just before the season started.

Carlyle is looking for that long relief spot and put on a good show – pitching four strong innings, giving up only one run, walking two, and striking out three.  We’ll see whether or not Bennett or Carlyle gets this job heading into spring.

As for the Braves at the plate?  We didn’t get started until Chipper hit a double in the 7th inning.  Jake Westbrook of the Indians is one mean pitcher.  Other than that, there’s nothing to report.

Apparently there are trade rumors out there regarding one or more of our out-of-options players.  We’ll keep you updated on the goings on as we hear more about it.


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4 Responses to “Ridgway Flounders, Braves Fall”

  1. By Rue Grant on Mar 25, 2008 | Reply

    i’ll have to beg frank next time i see him (within the next 30-some days if the trend continues), and plead for buddy.

    what a sad loss.

  2. By Jonathan on Mar 25, 2008 | Reply

    Even if we see him start the season in Richmond, you’ll see him back in Atlanta in no time . . . he’ll come back for you, Rue.

  3. By Rue Grant on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    i'll have to beg frank next time i see him (within the next 30-some days if the trend continues), and plead for buddy.

    what a sad loss.

  4. By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply

    Even if we see him start the season in Richmond, you'll see him back in Atlanta in no time . . . he'll come back for you, Rue.

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