Braves Face First-Place Marlins

Written by Jonathan on April 15, 2008 – 6:43 pm

It’s only a dozen games into the season, but I don’t think many people had the Marlins at the top of the potent NL East at any point this season.  Nevertheless, as the Braves (5-7) head into Florida to start a three-game series against the Marlins (7-5), that’s exactly the case.  The Braves currently find themselves in fourth place with only the Washington Nationals behind them.

The Miami weather will be a nice change for the Braves who have played their last two series in Colorado and Washington.  Tonight, Jair Jurrjens (1-1, 4.38) faces off against Scott Olsen (1-0, 4.61) in the series opener.  It will be interesting to see how the bullpen fairs after today’s events where we lost yet another reliever.  Peter Moylan was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow strain and is back in Atlanta for an MRI.  Hopefully he won’t be gone long.  Buddy Carlyle has taken his place for the time being.

The Braves have faired well against Scott Olsen in the past, scoring 10 runs in 4 innings against him in the last outing between the two.  The offense has been streaky at best lately so hopefully they can find their stride tonight and we can see Jair go deep into the game to take a little stress off our bullpen tonight.  Sidenote: it’s Jackie Robinson Day (Mark Kotsay will be sporting the #42 tonight; Bo Porter is doing so for the Marlins).


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