Braves rally past Indians as Byrd falters in loss
Braves pressure (Byrd) with four early hits and a late solo homer to seal a 4 2 win. Smoltz dominates for Atlanta, improving to 8 3 with two runs allowed in six frames. Indians managers praise and lament stalled offense amid skid and two runs in third inning.
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Blake Faces Wickman in Ninth as Braves Edge Indians
Casey Blake admitted it felt odd facing former teammate Bob Wickman in the ninth inning. Blake struck out with two on to end a 5 4 4 Braves win after Wickman aided by spring training familiarity and Wedge’s decision not to summon Joe Borowski for the ninth.
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Cox cherishes Jacobs Field during return to the Jake
Baseball icon Bobby Cox praises Jacobs Field calling it one of the top ballparks as Jake Westbrook nears return and Jason Stanford faces a potential waivers decision that could affect Cleveland Indians depth.
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Gutierrez Battles for Time in Indians Outfield
Franklin Gutierrez sits in a crowded Indians outfield as Grady Sizemore mans center and David Dellucci Jason Michaels and Trot Nixon split left and right. The 24 year old has appeared in 18 games batting .194 and waits for more at bats as manager Eric Wedge praises his defense and potential to become an everyday player.
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Betancourt shines as Rays' bullpen ace in early season form
Right-hander Rafael Betancourt has not allowed a run in 14 appearances and posted 28 strikeouts with only three walks while posting a 1.21 ERA. Manager feedback lauds his reliability as a premier reliever. In other notes, Jake Westbrook targets a return from abdominal strain after a minor league rehab start, and Jacobs Field installs solar power to run 42 panels generating 8.4 kilowatts for the venue’s 400 TV receivers. The Indians and San Padres lead in fewest walks with 174.
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