Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes
by Sports Xchange
--2B Kelly Johnson went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored. It's the second time in his career he's had back to back multiple extra base-hit games.
--RF Jeff Francoeur left the game in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch on his right hip bone. Manager Bobby Cox is planning to give Francoeur the day off on Saturday. He got on base in four of his five at-bats and scored a run.
--RHP Manny Acosta, who just got off the 15-day disabled list due to a strained left hamstring, is now bothered by shoulder stiffness as he tries to regain velocity in his pitches.
BY THE NUMBERS: .432 -- INF Martin Prado's major league-leading August batting average (minimum 50 plate appearances).
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I couldn't look myself in the face, trying to kill a pitcher." --Manager Bobby Cox, explaining why he would not use his overworked relievers for two innings on consecutive days.
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