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Braves blow lead, lose to Padres

July 22, 2010 By

The Braves let one get away from them against the Padres last night in Atlanta.  Billy Wagner gave up two runs in the 9th inning to pave the way for a 12 inning 6-4  win for San Diego.  It is just the fourth time this season Wagner has blown as save.

Billy Wagner disappointed he didn’t get the job done

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The good news for the Braves is the Mets and the Phillies both lost last night so they didn’t lose any ground in the N.L. East standings.  Atlanta still has a 6 ½ game lead over New York and a seven game lead on Philly.

The rubber game of the Padres series is this afternoon at Turner Field.  Tim Hudson will start on the mound for Atlanta.  San Diego will go with Clayton Richard.  First pitch is 1:05.

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Braves fall to Mets, still lead N.L. at the break

July 12, 2010 By

Atlanta lost the final game of its series at New York Sunday but the team is getting out of the Big Apple in pretty decent shape.  The Braves have extended their lead over the Mets to four games in the N.L. East standings as they break for the next three days for the All-Star game.

Derek Lowe talks about being in first at the All-Star Break

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The Phillies swept the Reds over the weekend so they are 4 ½ games behind the Braves in the standings.  Florida is ten back and the Nationals are 13 ½ back.

Braves outfielder Jason Heyward will NOT be playing in the All-Star game Tuesday.  He wants to rest his injured hand.  That opened up a spot that N.L. skipper Charlie Manuel wanted to give to Braves closer Billy Wagner.  However, Wagner decided to turn down the spot to help his injured ankle recover.  He tweaked the ankle on June 17th against the Rays.

Despite not attending, Wagner will get credit for making his 7th All-Star game.  He plans to retire at the end of this season.

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