BravesNuWorld || An Atlanta Braves Blog

Finally, the Atlanta Braves had some clutch hits in a game. Wonderful things happen when you get hits with men on base. Against the Cincinnati Reds last night, the Braves broke away from a close game to dominate the Reds in the late innings with some clutch hitting and strong pitching from the bull pen.

Jo Jo Reyes pitched surprisingly well, giving up only one run in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five. I’m not going to hold my breath, but his performance was a bright sign for the Braves.

“He can be a big shot in the arm for us, with the news of Smoltzie,” catcher Brian McCann said. “He’s got the stuff to succeed at this level.

The Braves 15 hits in the game, with Yunel Escobar leading the way with hitting 3 out of four times.

In other news, Braves reliever Peter Moylan had to end a bullpen session before the game as he tested his strained right elbow. It is looking more and more likely that he will have to get season-ending surgery.

Julio Franco, the 49-year-old baseball journeyman and former Brave, called it quits this week.

Here is another article highlighting Chipper Jones’ great start to the season.

Although we didn’t have a chance to blog about it, Tim Hudson pitched his 11th career shutout this week. That performance ended his three-game skid of sketchy pitching.