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Mets Down Braves In Final Grapefruit Game
Written by Colin on March 27, 2008 – 6:48 pmThe Braves are on their way to Atlanta.
After dropping their final Grapefruit league game 9-4 to the division rival Mets Thursday afternoon, the Braves pack their bags and head north. They’ll play exhibition games Friday and Saturday at Turner Field before heading to Washington DC to help open the Nationals’ new stadium.
Cox let his relievers pitch the entire game, giving Peter Moylan the start. Moylan gave up three earned runs in his inning of work. Chris Resop and Royce Ring helped make their case for the big league roster by striking out two each in their scoreless innings. Charlie Morton (whom yes, we sent down to the minors once already) pitched three innings and allowed three earned runs. He walked four.
Mark Teixeira continued his good hitting as of late, knocking in two runs on one hit and a sacrifice fly. Matt Diaz added a two-hit game, and Chipper and Kelly Johnson doubled. In a continuation of the recent battle for the backup infield slot, both Brent Lillibridge and Martin Prado knocked in a run.
Next up, Jair Jurrjens starts for the Braves Friday against the Cleveland Indians. Sunday, Tim Hudson gets the start against the Washington Nationals, and Monday we’ll see our good friend Tom Glavine start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tags: Brent Lillibridge, Charlie Morton, Mark Teixeira, Martin Prado, Peter Moylan, Preseason
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