Atlanta traveled to...you guessed it..Washington D.C. for yet another series with the Nationals and dropped the first game 6-3 after a good returning start by Tom Glavine. Besides the veteran lefty, the Braves also got Chipper Jones and Yunel Escobar back in their line-up, but the bullpen (just Blaine Boyer) allowed a 4-run 7th inning that doomed the Braves.
While the returning Braves were welcomed (especially Escobar who replaced some lousy Little Leaguer named Lillibridge), Atlanta sent another ace to the D.L. as John Smoltz's shoulder landed him on the 15-day list. Rumors are already swirling about a return to the bullpen for Smoltz since the Braves have no closer and his shoulder might not hold up for the entire season. I hate taking him out of the rotation and wonder how often the Braves will need a closer with a starting staff consisting of Chuck James and Jeff Bennett.
From the "Don't Get Your Hopes Up" department, Mike Hampton makes a rehab start in Richmond today. Let's hope he gets out of warm-ups unscathed.
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