Another One-Run Loss For The Braves

Written by Jonathan on April 8, 2008 – 12:56 pm

Last night’s 2-1 loss to the Rockies marks the Braves’ 4th loss of the season.  Likewise, it also marks the Braves’ 4th one-run loss of the season.  For the second time so far in 2008, one bad pitch by a member of the bullpen has been the turning point in a game to a loss.  In this game, it was an 8th inning pitch that Blaine Boyer hung out over the plate to Matt Holliday, arguably, at some points, one of the best hitters in the NL.  This pitch became a two-run home run and the only real offense for the Rockies.

The Braves’ offense looked good in the first inning.  Yunel Escobar singled and scored on a double that Chipper Jones hit into the gap.  Those two quick hits got the Braves on the board with a 1-0 lead in the first.  Unfortunately, that was about all the offense amounted to for the night.  They managed only 1 more hit for the rest of the evening.  However, that one-run lead held until Matt Holliday sent one into the seats.

It’s sad to see a gem of pitching by Tom Glavine go wasted.  Tommy pitched 6.1 innings amassing the following: 3 H, 0 R, 3 K, 3 BB.  Either way, it’s great to see him back in a Braves uniform. Boyer’s untimely home run pitch gained him his second loss of the season.  It was a quick, cold game (2:05, ~38 degrees) that resulted in another loss for the Braves.  It was a combination of lack of offense and our bullpen that cost us this game.  We need to get a few of these one-run games going the way of the Braves or it’s going to be a long, heartbreaking season.

The Braves’ record now stands a 3-4 while the Rockies are 2-5.  Hopefully we’ll see a little more offensive punch out of the Braves tonight as Jair Jurrjens faces off against Ubaldo Jiminez at 8:35pm EST.

Tags: Colorado Rockies, Matt Holliday, Tom Glavine
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