SB Nation Atlanta - Pirates Vs. Braves: Atlanta Drops Series Finale, Mike Minor Struggleshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46601/atlanta-fave.png2012-04-30T21:59:58-04:00http://atlanta.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27452722012-04-30T21:59:58-04:002012-04-30T21:59:58-04:00Atlanta Braves Fall To Pirates 9-3, Mike Minor Struggles
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> had a chance to win yet another series on Monday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pirates</a>, but a poor showing from <span>Mike Minor</span> stopped any chance of that as the club fell 9-3. The young lefty worked 6.1 innings and allowed seven runs to score on eight hits and three walks. Minor did strike out nine, though, and was on the wrong end of a few bloops early in the game.</p>
<p><span>James McDonald</span> made the start for the Pirates and was excellent, striking out 10 batters in 7.2 innings. He allowed seven hits and two walks, allowing three runs to score.</p>
<p><span>Freddie Freeman</span> hit a two-run homer in the first inning to give the club an early lead, but that was about all Atlanta would do with the bats for the rest of the evening. <span>Pedro Alvarez</span> and <span>Yamaico Navarro</span> both hit two-run home runs of their own, and the game was blown wide open once <span>Chad Durbin</span> entered the game in the seventh inning.</p>
<p>Every starter for Pittsburgh had at least one hit. <span>Neil Walker</span> had three.</p>
<p>Just a rough game for the Braves. The two clubs split the four-game series 2-2.</p>
<p>Next up for Atlanta: The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Phillies</a>, who will make their way to Turner Field on Tuesday evening to kick off their first series of the year.</p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/4/30/2990266/braves-vs-pirates-score-mike-minorScott Coleman2012-04-30T16:55:37-04:002012-04-30T16:55:37-04:00Braves Vs. Pirates: Starting Lineups Announced
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night, with a shot at claiming sole possession of first place in the NL East with a win.</p>
<p>Here's a look at the starting lineups for each.</p>
<p>Atlanta: </p>
<p>1. <span>Michael Bourn</span>, centerfield, L</p>
<p>2. <span>Martin Prado</span>, left field, R</p>
<p>3. <span>Freddie Freeman</span>, first base, L</p>
<p>4. <span>Brian McCann</span>, catcher, L</p>
<p>5. <span>Dan Uggla</span>, second base, R</p>
<p>6. <span>Chipper Jones</span>, third base, S</p>
<p>7. <span>Eric Hinske</span>, right field, L</p>
<p>8. Tyler Pastomicky, shortstop, R</p>
<p>9. <span>Mike Minor</span>, pitcher, R</p>
<p>Pittsburgh:</p>
<p>1. <span>Jose Tabata</span>, right field, R</p>
<p>2. <span>Josh Harrison</span>, shortstop, R</p>
<p>3. Andre McCutchen, centerfield, R</p>
<p>4. <span>Casey McGehee</span>, first base, R</p>
<p>5. <span>Neil Walker</span>, second base, S</p>
<p>6. <span>Yamaico Navarro</span>, left field, R</p>
<p>7. <span>Pedro Alvarez</span>, third base, L</p>
<p>8. <span>Rod Barajas</span>, catcher, R</p>
<p>9. <span>James McDonald</span>, pitcher, L</p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/4/30/2989637/braves-vs-pirates-starting-lineups-announcedField Yates2012-04-30T09:13:20-04:002012-04-30T09:13:20-04:00Braves Vs. Pirates: Game Time, TV Info And More For Game 4
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<div class="commentable-body">A win on Monday will give the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> sole possession of first place for the first time this season. Atlanta is currently tied with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/">Washington Nationals</a>, who have Monday off.</div>
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<div class="commentable-body">Looking to pitch the Braves to the top of the standings is <span>Mike Minor</span>. After giving up six runs to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.amazinavenue.com/">New York Mets</a> in his first start, Minor has allowed just four runs in his last 21.1 innings pitched.</div>
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<div class="commentable-body">Standing in Atlanta's way is a pitcher who has always had its number. In 22.1 innings pitched against the Braves, <span>James McDonald</span> has allowed just two runs.<br>
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<p><b>Game date/time:</b> Monday, April 30, 7:10 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia</p>
<p><b>Pitching Matchup:</b> Mike Minor (2-1, 3.42 ERA) vs. James McDonald (0-1, 2.78 ERA)</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> SportSouth</p>
<p><b>Radio:</b> 680 The Fan</p>
<p><b>Online Streaming:</b> MLB.tv</p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/4/30/2988257/braves-vs-pirates-game-time-tv-info-and-more-for-game-4David Cassilo2012-04-29T17:22:24-04:002012-04-29T17:22:24-04:00Braves Defeat Pirates 4-3 As Tim Hudson Returns To Mound
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> welcomed back a familiar face Sunday afternoon against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pirates</a>, sending <span>Tim Hudson</span> to the mound for his first start of the season. Despite a shaky start and some poor defense early in the game, the Braves rallied in the middle innings to claim a 4-3 victory over Pittsburgh and <span>Kevin Correia</span>. The win improves Atlanta to 14-8 this season, including a 7-2 mark at home.</p>
<p>Hudson worked five innings on Sunday before being lifted after 96 pitches. The veteran righty, who is now in his eighth season with the Braves, allowed six hits and two walks on the afternoon, striking out six. Hudson was squeezed a bit by home plate umpire Doug Eddings and was on the wrong side of a few balls hit right down the foul lines, but he still managed to pitch well enough to claim his first victory of the season.</p>
<p><span>Jose Tabata</span> of the Pirates drove in the first two runs of the game in the second inning with a two-RBI single to right field. <span>Freddie Freeman</span> cut the deficit in half in the third inning with a deep sacrifice fly to score Tim Hudson from third, who had previously reached base on a dropped fly ball by <span>Andrew McCutchen</span> to begin the inning. </p>
<p>With the score 2-1 in the fourth, <span>Tyler Pastornicky</span> came up clutch once again with a two-out RBI-double, his second in the last three games. <span>Dan Uggla</span> drew a bases loaded walk in the fifth to give Atlanta a 3-2 lead.</p>
<p>The Braves received stellar work from their bullpen on Sunday, receiving scoreless innings from <span>Chad Durbin</span>, Eric O'Flaherty and <span>Jonny Venters</span>. These three held the lead long enough for <span>Martin Prado</span> to provide an insurance run with a solo some run in the seventh inning to claim a 4-2 lead.</p>
<p><span>Craig Kimbrel</span> surrendered a run in the ninth on a wild pitch that both he and McCann thought was a foul ball, but he still managed to battle back and record save No. 8 on the young season.</p>
<p>The Braves and Pirates will wrap up their four-game series on Monday evening at 7:05. <span>Mike Minor</span> will take the mound for Atlanta and will be opposed by <span>John McDonald</span>. </p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/4/29/2987068/braves-vs-pirates-score-tim-hudson-injuryScott Coleman2012-04-29T15:08:46-04:002012-04-29T15:08:46-04:00Pirates Vs. Braves: Four Fielding Errors Cost Both Teams, Tied 2-2 Into The 5th Inning
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<p>In TIm Hudson's first game back on the mound for the Atlanta Braves, the Columbus native has fought out of a few jams and got his strikeout pitch rolling versus the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a>. Heading to the 5th inning, Hudson has given up 2 earned runs to keep the Braves tied 2-2. Hudson has 5 strikeouts and a walk thus far. </p>
<p>The Braves bats have been slow to come alive versus the Pirates, as <span>Freddie Freeman's</span> sacrifice fly in the third inning brought Hudson home as Atlanta's only run scored. <span>Jose Tabata's</span> single in the second inning scored two runs to get the Pirates on the board early. <span>Tyler Pastornicky</span> double in the fourth inning brought in <span>Dan Uggla</span> to tie the score.</p>
<p>This game has been marred by errors so far, as the Pirates and the Braves have each committed two errors. The usually sure-gloved Andrew McCutcheon botched a fly ball and Tyler Pastornicky flubbed a grounder at shortstop. </p>
<p>Stay tuned for more on this game, as we move into the second half of the contest. </p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/4/29/2986776/pirates-vs-braves-four-fielding-errors-cost-both-teams-tied-2-2-intoEddie Maisonet2012-04-29T11:32:43-04:002012-04-29T11:32:43-04:00Brian McCann Injury: Braves Catcher Back In Lineup On Sunday
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<p><span>Brian McCann</span> is back in the Braves' lineup for Sunday after suffering a side injury on Friday. McCann woke up feeling better on Saturday but sat out the Atlanta loss to the <a href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pirates</a>. It was originally thought that McCann would be back on Monday but he lobbied manager Fredi Gonzalez for Sunday's game. The Braves brought him in early and he passed all of the tests to get back in the lineup.</p>
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<p>McCann texted Fredi early this morning that he wanted to play. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Braves">#Braves</a> tested him when he got here, said OK.</p>
— David O'Brien (@ajcbraves) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/196619604720746496" data-datetime="2012-04-29T15:19:01+00:00">April 29, 2012</a>
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<p>McCann is hitting .250 for the Braves and has three homers and nine RBIs on the season. <span>David Ross</span> got the start for McCann in Saturday's game.</p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/4/29/2986372/brian-mccann-injury-braves-catcher-back-in-lineup-on-sundayKris Willis2012-04-29T11:11:18-04:002012-04-29T11:11:18-04:00Pirates Vs. Braves Starting Lineups: Chipper Jones, Brian McCann In Sunday's Lineup
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<p><span>Chipper Jones</span> is in Fredi Gonzalez's starting lineup for <span class="GRcorrect" id="GRmark_c2aa733a5bd294fb45bb59da809f6d5d98602673_Sunday:0" grphrase="c2aa733a5bd294fb45bb59da809f6d5d98602673" grtype="null">Sunday</span> after sitting out on Saturday with pain in his surgically repaired knee. Jones told the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Saturday<a href="http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/04/29/chipper-uncertain-for-sunday-gearrin-to-be-optioned-to-triple-a/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog"> that his knee began bothering him late in Friday's game</a> and the 40-year old third baseman sat out Saturday's game appearing as a pinch hitter late.</p>
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<p>Jones might not be able to go the whole game but the knee must have improved enough that he is going to give it a try on Sunday.</p>
<p>Chipper isn't the only player back in the Braves lineup as Brian McCann is also making his return one game ahead of schedule. McCann left Friday's game with a <span class="GRcorrect" id="GRmark_46b4df750981993edca7ec01ac6f9903f16b6534_ribcage:0" grphrase="46b4df750981993edca7ec01ac6f9903f16b6534" grtype="null">ribcage</span> injury but woke up feeling better on Saturday and is back in there on Sunday.</p>
<p>Here is a look at the full <span class="GRcorrect" id="GRmark_8ad173794d9bf9a181ac448b3959dcf0a815f136_lineups:0" grphrase="8ad173794d9bf9a181ac448b3959dcf0a815f136" grtype="null">lineups</span> for today's game:</p>
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<p>1. <span>Michael Bourn</span> (L) CF<br>2. <span>Martin Prado</span> (R) LF<br>3. <span>Freddie Freeman</span> (L) 1B<br>4. <span>Brian McCann</span> (L) C<br>5. <span>Dan Uggla</span> (R) 2B<br>6. Chipper Jones (S) 3B<br>7. <span>Jason Heyward</span> (L) RF<br>8. <span>Tyler Pastornicky</span> (R) SS<br>9. <span>Tim Hudson</span> (R) P</p>
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<p>1. <span>Alex Presley</span> (L) LF<br>2. <span>Jose Tabata</span> (R) RF<br>3. <span>Andrew McCutchen</span> (R) CF<br>4. <span>Garrett Jones</span> (L) 1B<br>5. <span>Neil Walker</span> (S) 2B<br>6. <span>Pedro Alvarez</span> (L) 3B<br>7. <span>Clint Barmes</span> (R) SS<br>8. <span>Michael McKenry</span> (R) C<br>9. <span>Kevin Correia</span> (R) P</p>
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<p>After seeing their three game winning streak snapped, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> will turn to <span>Tim Hudson</span> to get things going back in the right direction. Hudson will be <a href="http://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/4/12/2945095/tim-hudson-injury-braves-rehab">making his 2012 season debut</a> after having back surgery in the <span grtype="null" grphrase="373772cd1a6315feeee5bab147e4757d8675d558" id="GRmark_373772cd1a6315feeee5bab147e4757d8675d558_offseason:0" class="GRcorrect">offseason</span>.</p>
<p>Atlanta dropped Game 2 of the series due to some early struggles <span grtype="null" grphrase="85c46675b93864408b5f4d9a4d694ab5298c0f43" id="GRmark_85c46675b93864408b5f4d9a4d694ab5298c0f43_from:0" class="GRcorrect">from</span> <span>Randall Delgado</span> and a solid pitching performance from <span>Erik Bedard</span> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pirates</a>' bullpen.</p>
<p><span>Brian McCann</span> isn't expected back in the lineup until at least Monday and Atlanta could be without <span>Chipper Jones</span> again on Sunday as the third baseman <a href="http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/04/29/chipper-uncertain-for-sunday-gearrin-to-be-optioned-to-triple-a/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog">continues</a><a href="http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/04/29/chipper-uncertain-for-sunday-gearrin-to-be-optioned-to-triple-a/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog"> to deal with pain in his surgically repaired knee</a> Both sat out Saturday's loss with <span>David Ross</span> filling in at catcher and <span>Juan Francisco</span> at third base.</p>
<p><b>Game date/time:</b> Sunday, April 29, 1:35 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia</p>
<p><b>Pitching Matchup:</b> Tim Hudson (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. <span>Kevin Correia</span> (1-0, 2.00 ERA)</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> SportSouth</p>
<p><b>Radio:</b> 680 The Fan</p>
<p><b>Online Streaming:</b> MLB.tv</p>
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