The Washington Nationals (9-17) will again welcome the Atlanta Braves (12-13) to Nats Park for their second two game series in a week. This one will see Tom Glavine return to the mound for the first time since pulling his hamstring against the Nationals in the first inning in his last outing, causing him to have his shortest start of his career and go on the disabled list for the first time.
The Nats will go up against the 40 year old Glavine and the 22 year old Jair Jurrejens, a talented young righty for the Braves. Both these teams are still looking for their identity this season and thus far have depended on their pitching to weather the storm. The Nats will be trying to break out of the cellar, as the Braves will be trying to break into the top of the standings in this NL east battle.
Braves Last Series
Braves Last Series
In their last series against the Mets the Braves lost two of three in Shea. The Braves had been
hot coming into their last series in Washingotn, having won 5 in a row but their spark was extinguished by John Lannan and the bullpen blanking the Braves offense.
hot coming into their last series in Washingotn, having won 5 in a row but their spark was extinguished by John Lannan and the bullpen blanking the Braves offense. The Braves haven’t picked it up since, dropping one out of two to the Marlins and two out of three to the Mets. Both John Smoltz and Tim Hudson earned losses at Shea, proving that the top of the talented Atlanta rotation is not invincible. The Braves will need to pick it up if they want to reclaim the division as their own.
Who’s Hot: Mark Teixeira (Maryland’s Son): 5-12, 4 2B, 3 RBI, 1 BB
Who’s Not: Matt Diaz: 1-7, 2 K, 0 RBI, 0 extra base hits
Probable Starters
Tom Glavine (0-1, 2.38 ERA) vs. Tim Redding (3-2, 3.67 ERA)
Shawn Hill (0-0, 5.40 ERA) vs. Jair Jurrejens (3-2, 3.45 ERA)
What to Look for
Who’s Hot: Mark Teixeira (Maryland’s Son): 5-12, 4 2B, 3 RBI, 1 BB
Who’s Not: Matt Diaz: 1-7, 2 K, 0 RBI, 0 extra base hits
Probable Starters
Tom Glavine (0-1, 2.38 ERA) vs. Tim Redding (3-2, 3.67 ERA)
Shawn Hill (0-0, 5.40 ERA) vs. Jair Jurrejens (3-2, 3.45 ERA)
What to Look for
Old Fogies Coming off injuries:
Chipper Jones back has been bothering him and has caused him to miss the last two games against the Mets in their last series. Chipper is one of the hottest hitters in the majors right now and his absence unquestionably played a role in the Braves dropping both those games. Chipper is supposed to be in the line up Tuesday so look to see if he looks healthy in his first few at bats…if he’s not it’s good news for Washington.
Tom Glavine is coming off the DL for the first time in his career Tuesday, to face the team he hurt himself playing against. There is no way of knowing how he will respond after a stint on the DL seeing as he has never been there in his 20 year career, however for a pitcher that relies on accuracy and already has poor endurance…he may not exactly dazzle in his first start back.
Jair Jurrjens not only has a cool name, he is impressing many with his maturity and control for a pitcher of such a young age. So far in five starts he has struck out 25 but only walked 13, a virtue the Nats starters need to take on themselves. He also has a solid 3.45 ERA and is coming off three good starts in a row. Not bad for a 22 year old.
Chipper Jones back has been bothering him and has caused him to miss the last two games against the Mets in their last series. Chipper is one of the hottest hitters in the majors right now and his absence unquestionably played a role in the Braves dropping both those games. Chipper is supposed to be in the line up Tuesday so look to see if he looks healthy in his first few at bats…if he’s not it’s good news for Washington.Tom Glavine is coming off the DL for the first time in his career Tuesday, to face the team he hurt himself playing against. There is no way of knowing how he will respond after a stint on the DL seeing as he has never been there in his 20 year career, however for a pitcher that relies on accuracy and already has poor endurance…he may not exactly dazzle in his first start back.
Jair Jurrjens not only has a cool name, he is impressing many with his maturity and control for a pitcher of such a young age. So far in five starts he has struck out 25 but only walked 13, a virtue the Nats starters need to take on themselves. He also has a solid 3.45 ERA and is coming off three good starts in a row. Not bad for a 22 year old.
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