Overall team effort helps Hanson best Rays

Tommy Hanson held Tampa Bay to two runs over seven innings and Freddie Freeman drove in a pair of runs on Friday as Atlanta took the Interleague opener, 5-3, at Tropicana Field.
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Calf to sideline Chipper for remainder of series

Chipper Jones left Friday's 5-3 win against the Rays after the seventh inning with a left calf contusion he sustained after being hit by a B.J. Upton grounder in the third inning. Jones said he will not be able to play in the two remaining games against the Rays.
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Heyward handles his own in first start in center

Jason Heyward's two favorite players growing up were Ken Griffey Jr. and Derek Jeter. On Wednesday, Heyward got to do his best impression of Griffey, playing center field in the Braves' 8-4 loss to the Marlins.
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Hanson tries to outduel Shields as Braves visit Rays

Thoroughly dominant during Interleague Play last season, Rays starter James Shields will be more than happy to take the hill on Friday as his team begins a three-game series against the Braves at Tropicana Field.
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ERA leader Beachy throws first shutout in rout of Fish

Major League ERA leader Brandon Beachy threw his first career complete game, and he drove in a run as part of a 12-hit Atlanta attack, as the Braves toppled the Marlins, 7-0, on Thursday night at Turner Field.
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Jurrjens not as shaky as Minors stats indicate

It's fitting that Jair Jurrjens' rough outing for the Gwinnett Braves on Wednesday night took place in Buffalo, as his pitching line buffaloed manager Fredi Gonzalez and anyone who read the morning box score.
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Fredi echoes Minor's thoughts on control

After reviewing the video of left-hander Mike Minor's fourth straight shaky start in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said the problem seemed to be a loss of control by Minor in the fourth inning.
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Defensive-minded Wilson chipping in for Braves

Defensive specialists don't get many opportunities to contribute offensively. That's why veteran shortstop Jack Wilson, who has filled that role for the Braves this season, was so excited about being able to do so Tuesday night in a 6-2 win over Cincinnati.
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Braves turn to NL ERA leader Beachy vs. Marlins

Ricky Nolasco has fond memories of Turner Field, and he'll look to make another one Thursday as the Marlins and Braves wrap up a two-game set.
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Braves face tough AL East in Interleague Play

The Braves will play a pair of series against the Yankees and be challenged by each of the other members of the mighty American League East in Interleague Play this year.
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