Vazquez Dominates Cubs in Braves Win

Written by: David Lee on 7th July 2009

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Javier Vazquez allowed one run over seven innings as the Braves held on to win, 2-1, and even the series.

Brian McCann was the offense for the Braves. He started the scoring in the first with an RBI single and doubled in a run in the third. Koyie Hill singled in a run in the second for the Cubs’ only run. Chicago had seven hits but never really threatened. The Braves, on the other hand, seemed to put runners in scoring position constantly and couldn’t bring them home…sound familiar? They went 1-10 with runners in scoring position and left nine on base.

Javier Vazquez: W (6-7), 7 IP, 5 H, ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Mike Gonzalez: H (8), 1 IP, H
Rafael Soriano: S (9), 1 IP, H, K

Vazquez only allowed one run so he was able to get a win. Of course, one more run and it wouldn’t have been a win. Got in just under the limit. He struggled early, throwing 30-something pitches in the second inning, but he quickly settled down and was a model of efficiency for the remaining five innings. Probably the highlight of the game for me was hearing the boos from Cubs fans toward Gonzalez. Gotta love Cubs fans.

Brian McCann: 2-4, 2 RBI
Brooks Conrad: 2-4

McCann broke out of his mini slump by driving in both runs for the Braves. Nate McLouth and Martin Prado were the two he drove in. Each had a hit. Bobby Cox continues to amaze with his insane love of Garret Anderson by hitting him third. He went 0-3 with a walk. Chipper Jones sat out with a groin injury.

Notable Cubs:
Carlos Zambrano: L (4-4), 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

Notable Stat:
Braves w/RISP: 1-10

Why Jeff Francoeur Sucks:
K. Saw 11 pitches.

Next Game:
7/8: @ Cubs, 2:20 (Kenshin Kawakami vs. Kevin Hart)

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Topics: Atlanta Braves, brian mccann, Chicago Cubs, javier vazquez