Laroche gets the big hit, Helps Pirates sweep Giants, 5-4 Laroche gets the big hit, Helps Pirates sweep Giants, 5-4 by Jay Flannelly @ 9:39 pm. Filed under 2008 Pirates Game 34 Recap- Pittsburgh Pirates 5- San Francisco Giants 4 The Pittsburgh Pirates got a break on judgement call by the umpires and made it stand up on a clutch hit to help sweep a game series vs the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park, 5-4. Trailing 4-2 in the 7th, After a disputed safe call, the Pirates bats came alive for a 3 run rally in the 7th. CF Nate McLouth scored the 1st .Atlanta Braves VS Florida Marlins MLB Tickets.

Chop Links for 5/8 Been a while since we whipped out the Chop Links for you guys but there has been so much going on lately that I just can't do a separate post.ach. Through the first month of the season, the Braves had only completed one three-game sweep. We're now six games into May and the Braves have already doubled April's total after a 5-4 win against the Padres. Matt Diaz came through with a ninth inning, bases-loaded single for the Braves? first one-run win of the season. Not everything was good. Tickets.

Tigers Feeling Buyer's Remorse? Atlanta Braves VS Florida Marlins Tickets, The other day I sent an instant message to Ian Casselberry asking if, perchance, the Tigers may be feeling some buyer's remorse regarding the Miguel Cabrera trade. I admitted to Ian that it's way early but that doesn't mean that panic is not setting in everywhere around Comerica Park ? but never.ngo HQ! So, I'm lobbing it out there: Are the Tigers wondering what they signed themselves up for over the next seven years? Maybe. Fast-forward to this afternoon and the latest installment.

1995: Phillies edge Braves, again? May 8th 1995, Atlanta: Braves 3, Phillies 4 (Box Score) Ok, so Maddux, Smoltz and Mercker couldn't get it done. So now it was time to turn to southpaw Tom Glavine to put a halt to the current skid - and kick the Phillies out of town with a loss. David West would get sent out to the hill to face the Braves. Once again Bobby Cox would send Chipper out to man left field while starting Jose Oliva at third base and hitting him behind Fred McGriff. There was a time when I wished because of Glavine. Cheap Atlanta Braves VS Florida Marlins Tickets.

Baseball Notebook: Carlos Gomez Hits For Cycle MLB, Carlos Gomez became the first person in 22 years to hit for the cycle as a member of the Twins. Carlos Gomez started his game with the Chicago White Sox with one homer and 8 RBI's in 111 at bats, but last night he became the first Twin to hit for the cycle since 1986 when Kirby Puckett accomplished the feat 22 years ago. Hitting for the cycle and hitting 3 homers in a game are rare events but both happened today with Joey Votto hitting 3 homers yesterday. Gomez, obtained from the New York.

Atlanta finishes homestand 6-0 The Atlanta Braves completed a perfect homestand the hard way, taking their first one-run victory of the season in the bottom of the ninth. Matt Diaz hit a bases-loaded single to drive in the winning run and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Thursday for their sixth straight win. Atlanta Braves VS Florida Marlins.

Atlanta finishes homestand 6-0 The Atlanta Braves completed a perfect homestand the hard way, taking their first one-run victory of the season in the bottom of the ninth. Matt Diaz hit a bases-loaded single to drive in the winning run and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Thursday for their sixth straight win. Turner Field (Baseball).

Atlanta finishes homestand 6-0 The Atlanta Braves completed a perfect homestand the hard way, taking their first one-run victory of the season in the bottom of the ninth. Matt Diaz hit a bases-loaded single to drive in the winning run and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Thursday for their sixth straight win. Atlanta.

Atlanta finishes homestand 6-0 The Atlanta Braves completed a perfect homestand the hard way, taking their first one-run victory of the season in the bottom of the ninth. Matt Diaz hit a bases-loaded single to drive in the winning run and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Thursday for their sixth straight win. GA.

Braves Win Five Straight Turner Field (Baseball) Tickets, Braves Win Five Straight by Jessica @ 12:52 pm. Filed under Uncategorized The Braves gained their fifth straight victory last night against the Padres with a 5-2 victory at Turner Field where they have recently enjoyed success.  The Braves have won the last 12 of 14 at home and lost the last 11 of 15 on the road.  Last night, starter and veteran pitcher Tim Hudson lasted seven innings.  Hudson gave up only six hits and two runs with three walks and three strikeouts while improving.