Last One Against the Braves

4/24

I know that this is long overdue but wanted to get it in before I start writing about the Rays games.

This was weather and science day so there were a tons of kids there and a lot of kids on the wall before the game. No graphs yet again but hey what’s new.

This was a great game! The weather was amazing (compared to the last few games). Pitching for the Colorado Rockies was Tyler Chatwood and for the Atlanta Braves was Tim Hudson. The Rockies were the first to strike in the 2^nd inning with a solo homerun but Cuddy and then another shot right after to left field by Rutledge. Rockies end inning on top 0-2.

The third inning was very quick with 3-up and 3-down on both sides, but in the 4^th the Braves got on the scoreboard when Freeman doubled and then Juan Francisco singles which then scored Freeman. The Braves ended up going ahead by a single by the pitcher Tim Hudson.  3-2 Braves.

The Rockies on the other hand came back in the 4^th and countered by a single by our pitcher Tyler Chatwood, Nelson scores. 3-3.

The 5^th was another 1-2-3 on the both sides which kept the game going. With 1 out I the 6^th inning the Braves scored by a throwing error by Jonathan Herrera and the next batter Schafer brought Uggla across the plate.  5-3 B Braves.

The Rockies went quietly in the 6^th inning, which brings us to the 7^th inning. Ottavino came in to pitch the 7^th inning, the Braves ended up going 1-2-3. Rockies ended up going 1-2-3 in the 7^th as well, Braves still up 5-3. Ottavino gave up one hit in the 8^th but no runs. The Rockies didn’t get any runs in the 8^th inning, we head to the 9^th with the Braves still on top 5-3.

Rex Brothers came in to pitch the 9^th and did not give up a run. Headed to the bottom of the 9^th the Rockies needed to get 2 runs to tie it and 3 to win. Dexter ended up hitting a double which scored 2 and tied up the game at 5-5.

Betancourt and Belisle came in to pitch the 10^th – 12^th innings. The Rockies ended up winning the game with a single by Yorvit Torrealba. The Rockies win in 12 over the Braves 5-6! Great way to end the homestand and a great travel day for them.

This is it for game 3 between the Rockies and Braves, Braves taking the series 2-1.

I’m Blake St Babe and this is The Take: From 20^th and Blake.

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