May 2: Braves (Lowe) vs. Astros (Norris)

[McCarroll21]

Braves Lineup:


McLouth, CF
Prado, 2B
Jones, 3B
McCann, C
Glaus, 1B
Heyward, RF
Cabrera, LF
Infante, SS
Lowe, RHP


Astros Lineup:


Bourn, CF
Keppinger, SS
Lee, LF
Berkman, 1B
Pence, RF
Feliz, 3B
Matsui, 2B
Towles, C
Norris, RHP




Starting Pitchers

Braves: Derek Lowe, RHP (3-2, 5.79)
Lowe struggled in four of his first five starts and has seen his ERA rise steadily since limiting the Giants to one earned run over six innings in his April 10 start. On Tuesday against the Cardinals, the 36-year-old right-hander allowed five earned runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts and two walks.


Astros: Bud Norris, RHP (1-2, 5.60)
Norris was roughed up in his last start, Tuesday against Cincinnati, allowing six hits, five earned runs and four walks in five innings. This will be his 15th career start and 16th appearance in a Major League game. He's 7-5 with a 4.79 ERA since he joined the Majors late last year and has struck out 77 batters and allowed 78 hits in 73 1/3 innings. Norris has never faced the Braves.

[BGarrett7]

Also missing today's game, so enjoy the win, guys. :(

[BGarrett7]

@ajcbraves Bobby Cox said Escobar doesn't seem to be close to returning, hasn't ruled out DL. But they should will more later today or tomrorow.

[McCarroll21]

Thought I'd carry this over from the old gamethread so we didn't cross gamethreads.

ajcbraves (http://twitter.com/ajcbraves) CF Jordan Schafer will begin a rehab assignment at Class A Rome on Monday. He's been recovering from September wrist surgery.

[SamtheBravesFan]

@ajcbraves Bobby Cox said Escobar doesn't seem to be close to returning, hasn't ruled out DL. But they should will more later today or tomrorow.

Omar's a pretty good stop-gap. At least he won't make any mental mistakes. :p

[jackrabbitjones]

Thought I'd carry this over from the old gamethread so we didn't cross gamethreads.

ajcbraves (http://twitter.com/ajcbraves) CF Jordan Schafer will begin a rehab assignment at Class A Rome on Monday. He's been recovering from September wrist surgery.

What are the chances we see him in Atlanta in 2010?

[SamtheBravesFan]

What are the chances we see him in Atlanta in 2010?

Slim to none if it's before September call-ups, I'd wager. Even now, I dont envision either Melky or Diaz being kicked to the curb or even benched.

[BravesFanatic81]

Time to get the old brooms out of the closet...PLEASE!

[Chipper=God]

Thank god its on FSN today.. I caught maybe 2 innings total yesterday...
We got hit pretty hard with floods... I-24 was underwater at certain points... Was wild to see cars totally capsized..

Anyways... lets get this sweep... we need it badly.
Today's special number.... is "4"
We'll see I guess.

[Bob Horner]

It's gonna be a good day !!513

[Chief Knockahoma]

oh good. it's Chip.

[b10wick]

Hopefully we can break out the Bobby image for the first time this season today.

Also, good to hear that about Schafer. I'd love to see him have a speedy recovery and start hitting well throughout the rehab.

[McCarroll21]

haha! Fred Hickman just totally ignored John Rocker during a highlight from the 2000 season on Braves Live

[timmy]

haha! Fred Hickman just totally ignored John Rocker during a highlight from the 2000 season on Braves Live

Hickman was like that bigot closer who shall remain unnamed....

[HTF]

Hopefully yesterday was the turning point. Maybe Lowe can be useful today but I doubt it.

[All Tide Up]

I can't wait for today's slugfest.

[McCarroll21]

Hopefully yesterday was the turning point. Maybe Lowe can be useful today but I doubt it.
Yeah, I'm not getting my hopes up.

[BravesFanatic81]

We could really stand a good outing by Lowe today, hopefully this guy will find his stuff and actually learn a little bit of the money that we're giving him.

[jackrabbitjones]

Hopefully yesterday was the turning point. Maybe Lowe can be useful today but I doubt it.

I'm more worried about us not scoring runs the day after we put up double digits. Lowe sucking is just inevitable at this point.

[HTF]

I'm sure everyone remembers the last time we played the Astros at home on a Sunday.

[McCarroll21]

It almost pains me to root against Bud Norris.

[All Tide Up]

It almost pains me to root against Bud Norris.

....why?

[McCarroll21]

I'm sure everyone remembers the last time we played the Astros at home on a Sunday.

Think we can get another one of those?

[BravesFanatic81]

I know it doesn't have anything to do with the actual game today but in playing today's game on my 2k10 franchise ealier, Heyward went 3 for 4 with 3 homers. (2 2-R shots, and the last a grand slam), maybe it's a sign :rolleyes:

[HTF]

....why?
Because he's white and can throw hard. Josh loves those guys. :)

[ahmed5456]

I'm sure everyone remembers the last time we played the Astros at home on a Sunday.Yeah. It wasn't that 18 inning game.

[HTF]

Sit down! Nasty!

[b10wick]

K! Good start.

[ahmed5456]

K!

[All Tide Up]

That may be the nastiest pitch i've seen from Lowe this year.

[Mainebrave10]

Good K! Lowe.

[McCarroll21]

Because he's white and can throw hard. Josh loves those guys. :)

I just like saying his name. Don't make me sound racist. I'll do that on my own. Thanks. :)

[ScotlandtheBraves]

evening guys

Maybe Lowe will finally be an ace today

[Andi]

ajcbraves (http://twitter.com/ajcbraves) Youngster hit in head with batting practice homer http://bit.ly/9XYyWB

[ahmed5456]

How about a real quality start from Derek today?

[All Tide Up]

ajcbraves (http://twitter.com/ajcbraves) Youngster hit in head with batting practice homer http://bit.ly/9XYyWB

I knew it. Jason Heyward is an asshole child beater.

[HTF]

ajcbraves (http://twitter.com/ajcbraves) Youngster hit in head with batting practice homer http://bit.ly/9XYyWB
JASON HEYWARD IS A BABY KILLER!!!!

[ahmed5456]

LOL, poor Carlos Lee.

[Mainebrave10]

Ouch...

[All Tide Up]

Oh that sucks for Carlos Lee. Take your time Carlos.. we understand..

[ahmed5456]

Jason Heyward is a punk. What a bitch move.

[timmy]

ajcbraves (http://twitter.com/ajcbraves) Youngster hit in head with batting practice homer http://bit.ly/9XYyWB

I wonder if Heyward gave him a sweet spot. I think Upper Deck has him paid not to, but maybe he can make exceptions.

[McCarroll21]

Hopefully he's wearing a cup. Probably not common apparel for major league outfielders.

[All Tide Up]

Well looks like Carlos is feeling alright..

[Mainebrave10]

That was a rocket

[timmy]

Nice D Chip.

[HTF]

Chipper's reaction time is that of a 95 year old.

[McCarroll21]

That may have been hard hit, but you have to catch that.

[HTF]

Who's contract would you rather have? Lowe or Berkman?

[All Tide Up]

That may have been hard hit, but you have to catch that.

But it's Larry!