The Atlanta Braves were shut out Monday by the Cleveland Indians, 8-0, behind six perfect innings from Indians pitcher and Athens, Ga. native Jake Westbrook in Winter Haven, Fla. Chipper Jones broke up the perfecto in the seventh with a double off of journeyman Jorge Julio, while Jeff Francoeur added the only other hit for the Bravos. Buddy Carlyle looked good in the loss, surrendering one run and striking out three in four innings. Carlyle appears to be Richmond-bound, but has proven the have the stuff to make it at the Major League level, which may be very important if John Smoltz’ injury is more serious than first reported.
Jeff Ridgway, who came over in the Willy Aybar trade over the winter, got lit up like a Christmas tree, giving up six runs (four earned), four hits and two walks in only one inning of work. Will Ohman and Tyler Yates continued the frantic fight for the final bullpen spots, each by hurling 1-2-3 innings themselves.
The loss drops the braves to 13-12 in Grapefruit league action. The Braves play the Mets tomorrow in Port St. Lucie before wrapping up Grapefruit League action with games in the Magic Kingdom vs. the Nationals and Mets.
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Barrett Sallee has worked professionally in the Atlanta sports market in various aspects for over 7 years. He can be reached at barrettsallee@hotmail.com
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