This scenario is beginning to look all too familiar for the Atlanta Braves. After a first inning homerun by Willie Harris, the Braves were up three-nothing and with John Smoltz on the mound, they looked poised to hand the Milwaukee Brewers their seventh straight loss. But a third inning homerun by Prince Fielder tied the game at 3 a piece and when the ninth came to a close the Braves had lost 5-4. Tim Hudson looks to turn the ship around this afternoon as the Braves close out their series against the Brewers at 1:05 PM/est on TBS.
Games behind NY Mets in NL East: 5
Games above .500: 6
NL Wild Card Leader: Arizona Diamondbacks
Braves Notes: Congratulations to Willie Harris on his first Atlanta Braves career homerun...John Smoltz left Tuesday's game early after "tweaking" his shoulder and reinjuring his pinky finger...Lance Cormier looked good in his final rehab start. He is expected to be called up for the June 5th doubleheader against the Marlins...MLB All-Star balloting numbers have been released and Brian McCann and Chipper Jones are the closest Braves to making the starting lineup. Both are second behind their Mets counterparts (Paul Lo Duca and David Wright). Edgar Renteria is in the fifth spot along with Andruw Jones and Jeff Francouer is in tenth. Don't forget to vote and vote often!
NASCAR Update:
Craftsman Truck Series driver Tyler Walker has been supspended indefintitely by NASCAR for violating the substance abuse policy. I see some one has been hanging out with Shane Hmiel.
With Dale Earnhardt, Jr. looking for a job and rumors of Ryan Newman moving on from Penske Racing South at the end of this season, J.J. Yeley has been told by Joe Gibbs Racing officials that his future at JGR is dependent on him. Yeley's 2nd place finish was a step in the right direction, but he'll have to show that he can consistently run up front like his teammates Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin if he has any hopes of keeping his job.
Ray Evernham says he's about 60 to 90 days away from closing a deal to sell a potion of Evernham Motorsports to Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett, Jr.
Click here for an interview with New Jersey's finest, Martin Truex, Jr.
Separated at Birth:
Thanks Howard!
Popo in my Crib News:
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was arrested early Tuesday on suspicion of driving under the influence. Buss was seen driving his mercedes the wrong way on a California street. His 23 year old female passenger was not arrested. Watch out Jerry, because the popo are on your tail!
News & Notes: Josh Beckett picked up his eighth win of the season after making his first start for the Boston Red Sox off the DL...Tim Lincecum and Oliver Perez threw two gems of a game but in the end it was a Carlos Delgado homerun that won the game for the NY Mets in 12 innings over the San Francisco Giants...NFL players Union call the Pacman Jones ban a little excessive...Marquise Hill's death over the weekend has been ruled accidental. The Patriots' defensive end drowned following a jet ski accident on Sunday...A new website has popped up, asking vistors to sign a petition to fire "The View's" co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck. If you're interested click here...Finally, a Georgia man has been quarantined with a rare case of tuberculosis. The man flew from Georgia to Paris and Prague to Montreal during the past month carrying the disease. Passengers located in the two rows directly in front of him and behind him on either flight are being asked to get tested.
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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